Healthier-For-You Hamburger Helper - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced diced tomatoes with jalapenos, undrained
1 cup tomato sauce
2 ounces uncooked whole wheat pasta
red pepper flakes, to taste
2 -3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup low-fat cheese (Mexican blend)

Preparation

Cook beef and onion in a large skillet until the meat is brown and the onion is tender. Soak up the excess fat with a paper towel, and rinse the meat and onion mixture in a colander.
Rinse the beans and add to the skillet. Stir in the tomatoes, sauce, macaroni and spices. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer the meal, covered, and stir often for 15-20 minutes - or until the macaroni is tender.
Remove the skillet from the stove and sprinkle the cheese over the mixture. Let the cheese melt for about two minutes and serve.