Makes 8 (1 cup) servings

2 (14 oz.) cans tomatoes with juice, broken up

1 1/2 cups water

1 tsp. parsley flakes

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. Salt

1/ tsp. Pepper

1 tsp. liquid gravy browner

1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef

8 oz. Rotini pasta (scant 4 cups)

Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir well. Add ground beef. Mix. Turn into 3 1/2 qt. slow cooker. Cover. Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hrs. or HIGH for 3 to 4 hrs. Add pasta. Stir. Cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 min. until tender.

Per serving: 322 cal , 13.6 g fat, 584 mg sod, 21 g prot, 28g carb Points: 8