=== Ingredients ===

  * 2 lbs lean ground beef
  * 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
  * 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  * 3 cups water
  * 2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce
  * 2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes
  * 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  * 3 bay leaves
  * 3 tbsp soy sauce
  * 1 tbsp salt
  * 2 cups elbow macaroni
  * To taste: garlic powder, seasoning salt, and pepper.
 
=== Directions ===

  - In large pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, spoon off any extra grease.  
  - Add onion and garlic, saute until transparent. 
  - Add 3 cups of water, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, all seasonings, soy sauce, and bay leaves (if you choose to use them).  Allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes.  
  - Add macaroni and allow to simmer an additional 20 minutes or until tender.  
Remove bay leaves before serving.