Beefy Mac and Cheese

Ingredients:

1 pound box of elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh chopped garlic
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 cups canned crushed tomatoes
Salt/Pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions:

Heat the oven to 350 degrees

Cook the macaroni according to the package directions, drain and set aside.

Heat the oil in a skillet, add the peppers, onions and garlic sauté until soft. Add the ground beef and sauté until browned. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste, and the basil, cumin and the oregano. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni and the beef mixture.

Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick spray. Spread the mixture into the baking dish.

Top with the cheese and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is slightly browned and bubbly.