• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 large sweet onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 cups water
• 2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 2 (15-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute the ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains.

Drain.

Add onions and garlic, saute until tender.

Add 3 cups water, along with the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, soy sauce, garlic powder, pepper and seasoned salt. Stir.

Cover and cook 20 minutes.

Add macaroni, stir , cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove from heat, remove the bay leaves, and let let rest covered for about 20 to 25 mins.