Kicked-Up Goulash

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups elbow macaroni
• 0.75 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup frozen pearl onions
• 1 cup canned corn kernels , drained
• 1.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning , or more to taste
• 1 jar chunky spaghetti sauce , 26 ounce
• salt to taste
• 0.33 cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain. Return drained macaroni to the pot.

2. 2

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until partially browned, 3 to 5 minutes; add pearl onions, corn, and Italian seasoning. Continue to cook and stir until the beef is no longer pink, about 2 minutes. Place a cover on the skillet and cook until the onions are heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and discard excess fat. Add beef mixture to macaroni.

3. 3

   Pour spaghetti sauce over the beef and pasta; stir to coat. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Season pasta mixture with salt and more Italian seasoning, as needed; top with Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend to serve.