"Beef" Macoroni & Cheese

This is a yummy recipe and we've made a few substitutions to make it pretty healthy too! :)

1/2 of a 1lb box of elbow macoroni (whole wheat for healthy version)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 c chopped green bell pepper
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground beef (we used 7% ground turkey)
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 grated cheddar cheese (we used 2% cheese.)

Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook macoroni according to package and drain. Set aside. Heat oil in a skillet; add peppers, onion & garlic. Saute until soft. Add ground beef & saute until browned. Add tomatoes, salt & pepper, basil, cumin and oregano. In a large bowl, combine macoroni and beef mixture. Spread into a 13x9 baking dish. Top with cheese and bake for 20-25 min, or until cheese is lightly browned and bubbly.

It makes a TON - but warms up very nicely.