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[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 |
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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 |
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if real watery |
2 |
cups grated cheddar cheese OR 1-½ cup |
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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. |









