Ez Macaroni Casserole

• 4 cups uncooked macaroni noodles
• 12 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 14 teaspoon garlic powder
• 14 teaspoon thyme
• 14 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1. Cook macaroni according to package to al dente.
2. Drain; set aside.
3. While pasta is cooking, cook and crumble ground beef with green peppers in a large skillet.
4. Drain fat and return to skillet.
5. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, garlic, thyme and pepper to the drained beef.
6. Sir in cooked macaroni and 1 cup of the cheese.
7. Pour into a 13' x 9" casserole dish.
8. Sprinkle w/ remaining 1 cup of cheese.
9. Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes.

macaroni noodles, green pepper, lean ground beef, tomatoes, oregano, garlic, thyme, pepper, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ez-macaroni-casserole-165522 (may not work)