Italian Macaroni Pie

Photo: flickr user isafmedia

Ingredients

1 (7 oz.) pkg. elbow macaroni (2 c. uncooked)

1 pound ground beef

1/4 cup sliced celery

1 (15 oz.) jar spaghetti sauce

1 (4.5 oz.) jar or can sliced mushrooms, drained

2 eggs, slightly beaten

cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Parmesan cheese to sprinkle

Preparation

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 10 inch pie pan or 9 inch square pan. Prepare macaroni according to package directions; drain.

In large skillet, brown ground beef with celery; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and mushrooms. Simmer 15 minutes.

In large bowl combine cooked macaroni, eggs, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Toss lightly. Place macaroni mixture in prepared pan. Press evenly in bottom and up sides of pan forming a crust. Pour meat mixture over macaroni. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil and let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serves 6.