Turkey Burger Macaroni

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat macaroni
• 1 small bell pepper
• 1 small onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese (3/4 cup shredded)
• 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 1 Tablespoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper