Hamburger, Cheddar, And Macaroni Toss

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked medium elbow macaroni
• Cooking spray
• 3/4 pound ground round
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions, undrained
• 1 cup (4 ounces) reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Prepare macaroni in a Dutch oven according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat pan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add beef; cook 3 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove beef with a slotted spoon. Add onion and garlic to pan; saute 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, oregano, and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in macaroni, beef, and 3/4 cup cheese; cook 1 minute or until cheese melts. Stir in salt and pepper. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cheese over each serving.

elbow macaroni, cooking spray, ground round, yellow onion, garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, paprika, oregano, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, salt, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/hamburger-cheddar-macaroni-toss (may not work)