Macaroni Beef Casserole

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
• 3 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (or similar shaped pasta)
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 14 3/4 ounces cream-style corn
• 1/2 cup half-and-half or 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, DIVIDED
• 3/4 - 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1. Brown ground beef in skillet with onion and green pepper; drain.
2. Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
3. In a large bowl or pot, combine drained beef mixture and drained noodles. Stir in crushed tomatoes, creamed corn, half and half, 1 cup of the cheese, and spices. Mix well.
4. Pour into lightly greased/sprayed 13 " x 9" inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheese.
5. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

ground beef, onion, green pepper, elbow macaroni, tomatoes, creamstyle, milk, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, garlic powder

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/macaroni-beef-casserole-142329 (may not work)