Skillet Cheeseburger Pasta - Olga's Flavor Factory

Ingredients

• 1/2 Tablespoon oil
• 3/4 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• salt, ground black pepper
• 14 oz tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes)
• 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme (optional)
• 1 cup water or broth
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 8 oz (approximately 2 cups) elbow pasta
• 4-6 oz. shredded cheese (cheddar, colby, jack, etc)
• fresh herbs (green onion, parsley, etc.)