Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients

• 15-Oz. Package Elbow Macaroni
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 � Pound Ground Beef
• 1 Medium Onion, Chopped
• 2 Tbsp Crushed Carlic
• 2 small Cans Tomato Puree
• 15-Oz. Can Diced Tomato, With Juice
• 2 Cans Beans
• 1 Tbsp Hot Pepper Flakes
• 3 Tsp Seasoned Salt

Directions

1. Cook the macaroni according to package directions, but cook it 2 minutes less. Drain and set aside.
2. In the same pan, cook the the onion, garlic & hot pepper flakes in the olive oil until onion is translucent.
3. Add the ground beef and cook until the ground beef is crumbly and done. Drain well.
4. Pour the diced tomatoes and juice, beans and juice along with the spices into the ground beef mixture.Cook on low heat, mix well.
5. Add spice amounts to satisfy your particular taste. Add a can of tomato paste.
6. When sauce is heated through, add the macaroni and second can of tomato paste. Cook for 10-15 minutes. Serve warm with parmesan cheese or mozzarella cheese.