HOMEMADE HAMBURGER HELPER

 1.5 lb ground beef

1/2 onion, chopped

4 cups uncooked pasta

4 cups beef broth

1 cup water

3 heaping tablespoons tomato paste

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons parsley

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 

1.5 cups milk

3 cups shredded cheddar jack

Saute onions for 3 minutes then add beef and brown until cooked through.  Add pasta, all seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, water and broth. Simmer for 15 minutes.  When noodles are partially done, add milk. Simmer for 5 minutes. Once noodles are al dente, add cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.