Cheeseburger Macaroni

Add ground beef and onion to a large skillet or pot, along with Emeril’s Essence*, a pinch of salt, and a few grinds of fresh pepper. Cook until meat is no longer pink. Drain meat mixture, if necessary, to get rid of any extra grease. Then put the meat back in the skillet and set aside.

In the meantime, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook macaroni according to package directions.

When pasta is done, drain; then add it and the tomato sauce to the beef mixture. Turn temperature to low-medium and cook until sauce is heated. Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted and combined.

* Emeril’s Essence original seasoning – You can buy a jar or make your own with a recipe found on foodnetwork.com – look for “Emeril’s Essence”.