Hot And Hearty Beef And Elbows

• 1 lb ground beef, browned
• 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
• 3 cups spaghetti sauce (28 oz. jar)
• 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 cup water

1. In a large skillet, if it isn't already, brown your ground beef and drain off excess fat.
2. Add spaghetti sauce, 1 cup of water, onion, and uncooked macaroni to the beef in the skillet.
3. Bring to a bowl, then cover and simmer for about 10 minutes OR until the macaroni is done to your liking.
4. Take off heat and mix in shredded cheese. Stir to melt.
5. Notes: I don't buy jarred spaghetti sauce most of the time. This recipe is quite adaptable. I often just dump in a 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes, spices (basil & oregano to taste) instead of the jarred sauce.
6. Also feel free to saute the onions with the beef if you like a more cooked onion.

ground beef, elbow macaroni, spaghetti sauce, cheddar cheese, onion, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hot-and-hearty-beef-and-elbows-523206 (may not work)