Chili Macaroni/ Lazy Lasagna

From Kitt (original recipe from Aunt Shannon)

1 lb. hamburger

1 med. green pepper, chopped

1 med onion, chopped

2-3 tsp. chili powder

1 - 16 oz. can tomatoes (undrained)

1 1/4 cup water

1 cup elbow macaroni (cooked)

1 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup grated cheese

(Kitt adds a cup or more of cottage cheese)

Start about 35 minutes before serving. Cook macaroni separately. In a large pan, cook hamburger, green pepper, and onion until all juices have evaporated and meat is brown. Stir in chili powder, tomatoes, water, sugar and salt. Let simmer for 15 minutes. Add cooked macaroni, cottage cheese, and cheese. Cover and simmer until cheese is melted, about 2 minutes.