beefy mac

Ingredients For beefy mac

• 1

  box elbow macaroni (i use whole wheat)
• 1 - 1 1/2

  lbs. ground beef or ground turkey
• 1

  lg. or 2 smaller cans crushed tomatoes (3 cups)
• 1/2

  cup fresh chopped basil
• 1-2

  tsp. oregano
• 1

  tsp. cumin
• garlic powder
• chopped garlic
• 1 1/2 - 2

  cups shredded monterrey jack or cheddar cheese, your choice
• 1 1/2 - 2

  cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1

  chopped onion (i like to use green onions with tops when i have them, so i'll use 3 or 4 of them, depending on size)
• 1

  chopped bell pepper
• olive oil, extra virgin
• salt and pepper, to taste