Serves 4-6
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1/2 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes
1 (14 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
1 Tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 cans (14 oz) black or kidney beans, rinsed + drained
Chopped fresh cilantro
1 (16 oz boxes) short pasta (elbows, ziti, penne)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Cook pasta according to box directions.
While pasta is cooking, Place ground beef in a skillet and cook at medium-high heat.
When meat is about halfway cooked, add garlic and onion. Cook until ground beef is no longer pink and onions are clear. Drain grease. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, beans and fresh cilantro.
When macaroni is cooked and drained, add to tomato, beef, and bean mixture.
Sprinkle cheese on top if desired.
