1 lb Ground chuck
1 md Onion; chopped
1/2 md Green pepper (optional)
16 cn Tomato sauce
16 cn Tomatos; drained and
-smooshed
4 cl Garlic
1 md Onion; chopped (again)
1 Bay leaf
Lots oregano, basil,
-marjoram
Worcestershire; to taste
1 ds Tobasco or cayenne
Splash red wine
Lots parmesan
8 oz Mushrooms; halved & sauteed
4 oz Macaroni; cooked al dente
6 sl American cheese
Sprinkles chives
Brown beef, onion and green pepper; drain. Add everything but last
3 ingredients. Simmer to blend flavors for 1/2 hour. Add macaroni
to pot and stir. Spoon into greased 1-1/2 quart casserole. Top with
cheese. Bake at 375 F until cheese is bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.
Sprinkle with chives and serve with garlic bread.
