Ingredients
2onions,chopped
2lbslean ground beef
2garlic cloves,minced
26ozpasta sauce,1 jar, tomato based
14.5ozdiced tomatoes,2 cans, undrained
6oztomato paste,1 can
1tbspItalian seasoning
2bay leaves
3cupswater
1green bell pepper,optional
salt and black pepper,to taste
2cupsmacaroni noodles,uncooked
1cupcheddar cheese
Preparation
Cook the ground beef, onion and garlic over medium high heat on a pan, until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
Add the pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, bay leaves and green pepper.
Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Add in the macaroni, then continue to simmer, covered, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes until the pasta is tender.
Remove and discard bay leaves.
Top the goulash with cheese, then place the lid back on.
Let sit for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Serve warm, and enjoy!
