American Goulash

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 lb elbow macaroni
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup water (or as needed to ensure pasta gets cooked properly)
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

1. In a large pot or skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until browned, using your spoon to break it down into smaller pieces.
2. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, 5-6 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
3. Pour in pasta, water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bay leaf, oregano and basil, and stir together.
4. Lower heat and let simmer for 6-8 minutes, or until pasta is al dente and sauce has reduced and water has evaporated.
5. Remove bay leaf, (optional: stir in heavy cream,) season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

ground beef, elbow macaroni, tomato sauce, tomatoes, white onion, garlic, water, oregano, basil, bay leaf, kosher salt, heavy cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/american-goulash-530657 (may not work)