Hamburger and Macaroni

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked macaroni
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
• Pinch chili pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 large can of diced tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Fill a large pot with hot salted water, using 1 tablespoon of salt for 2 quarts of water, and cook the macaroni according to the package instructions. While the water heats and the pasta cooks, start the sauce.
2. Warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it browns, stirring only occasionally so the meat has a chance to take on color.
3. Once the beef is mostly browned, add the onions and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the onions are tender, about 4-6 minutes.
4. Stir in the celery seed, a dash of crushed red pepper and the seasoned salt. Add the canned tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce, mix well, and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Before draining the pasta, save 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Stir the drained, cooked macaroni into the skillet with the parsley, then cook for another 5 minutes. If the mixture seems dry, add some of the reserved pasta water.
6. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.