Cheesy Beef Pasta Skillet

1Cooking the Pasta Cook the elbow macaroni (1 cup) according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

2Cooking the Ground Beef (1 lb) In a large skillet, brown the ground beef (1 lb) over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.

3Preparing the Vegetables Add the diced tomatoes (1 can), bell pepper, (1) and onion (1) to the skillet with the cooked beef. Stir and cook until the vegetables are tender.

4Combining the Ingredients Add the cooked elbow macaroni (1 cup) to the skillet with the beef and vegetables. Mix well to combine.

5Cheesy Finish Sprinkle the shredded American cheese (1 cup) over the mixture. Cover and let it melt until the cheese is gooey and melted.

6Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese and fresh lettuce on top.