Ingredients for 4 servings:
1. 12 ounces whole wheat macaroni (or other small pasta like bowtie or rotini)
2. 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
3. 1 small onion, chopped
4. 2 garlic cloves, minced
5. 1 stalk celery, sliced
6. 1/2 cup frozen sweet corn
7. 1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans
8. 3 tablespoons tomato paste
9. 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
10. 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
11. 1 tablespoon paprika
12. 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to directions on package, reserving a little bit of pasta water.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, add ground beef and cook about 5 minutes, until meat is not quite cooked through.
3. Add onion and garlic, and saute about 2 minutes.
4. Add celery, corn and kidney beans, cook about 2 minutes, or until corn is thawed.
5. Stir in tomato paste, add diced tomatoes, italian seasoning and paprika.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5-10 minutes to let flavors combine.
7. Stir cooked macaroni and reserved pasta water into beef and tomato mixture and serve.
8. Top with shredded cheese if desired.

Enjoy your meal!