Beef and Tomato Pasta Bake

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  • 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 large white onion, chopped
  • 1 large clove of garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 ripe plum tomato. chopped
  • 1/2 cup of favorite tomato sauce
  • Dash of dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup of shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

In a large skillet, combine the ground beef, onion and garlic and cook until the ground beef is no longer pink. Meanwhile, boil a pot of water and cook macaroni according to the package instructions. In a casserole dish, combine ground beef mixture, cooked macaroni, tomato, tomato sauce, cheese and seasoning and bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.