Preheat oven to 350o F. In large pot of boiling water, cook macaroni 8-10

minutes, until tender. Drain, discarding liquid; set aside. In large nonstick

skillet, cook beef, stirring to break up meat, 4-5 minutes, until no longer pink.

Remove from heat; set aside. Spray medium nonstick skillet with nonstick

cooking spray; heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook over medium-high heat,

stirring frequently, 5 minutes, until vegetables are softened. Add tomato

sauce, parsley, basil, thyme, black pepper and reserved beef; cook, stirring

frequently, 3 minutes, until heated through. Remove from heat. Add cooked

macaroni to beef mixture; stir to combine. Transfer mixture to 1-quart baking

dish; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake 20 minutes, until bubbling

and slightly browned on top.