Preheat oven to 350°. In large skillet, sautee chopped onion in 1-2 tbls roasted shallot olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the ground beef, brown until cooked through; drain.
Add all the remaining ingredients except cheese; mix well. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10-12 minutes or until noodles are done, stirring occasionally.
Add to 9x13 baking dish. Top with cheese. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.