Beef & Bean Macaroni - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese, divided (8 oz)
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
crushed red pepper flakes
pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef until no longer pink; drain.
In a bowl, combine the macaroni, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, beans, tomatoes, green pepper and onion.
Stir in beef, garlic powder, pepper flakes and pepper.
Spoon into a 13x9x2 inch baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and remaining cheddar cheese.
Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through.