Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion peeled and diced
• 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 32 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 1 pound elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded and divided
• Fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. While the pasta cooks, place a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, saute the onion until translucent.
4. Add the ground beef and brown completely. Add in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until fragrant.
5. Add the tomato sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Pour in the drained pasta and stir to combine completely. Add 1 cup of cheese and mix until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
7. Pour into a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish and top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
8. Place in the oven for 20 minutes. Serve hot with parsley as garnish.