Recipe: Macaroni Casserole [edit]

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Yield: 1 servings

[edit] Ingredients

1

pound lean ground beef

2

Sweet Italian sausages, casing removed

1

medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1

medium onion, chopped

3

lrg cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

ounce x 6 can tomato paste

2

ounces x 8 cans tomato sauce

1

-1/2 Tsp salt

1

-1/2 Tsp oregano

¼

teaspoon cayenne pepper, more or less to taste

½

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1

cup x -2 small curd cottage cheese, drained

if real watery

2

cups grated cheddar cheese OR 1-½ cup

cup cheddar plus ½ Parmesan cheese

2

cups slightly undercooked macaroni

[edit] Preparation

Step 1

Brown together over medium heat, ground beef, sausage, onion, garlic, and green pepper; drain well. Stir in tomato paste and tomato sauce, salt, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Layer half the macaroni and half the beef in a 2 1/2 quart casserole. Top with all of the cottage cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Top with remaining macaroni, beef, and cheese, in that order.

Step 2

Bake covered at 375F for 15 minutes. Partially uncover, and bake for another 15 minutes.

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