Grandma’s Goulash

Ingredients

• 2 onions , chopped
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 jar tomato based pasta sauce (approx. 26 oz.)
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cups water
• 1 green bell pepper (optional)
• salt & black pepper to taste
• 2 cups macaroni noodles , uncooked
• 1 cup cheddar cheese