Beef And Macaroni Casserole

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (19 ounce) can italian-style tomatoes (or use regular and 2 t italian seasoning)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon basil
• 8 ounces macaroni, cooked,and drained
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, drained
• 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 heat 2 t of the oil in lg skillet, saute onions until tender.
• 2 add garlic, celery, and beef; cook until beef is done.
• 3 add broth, tomato paste, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
• 4 bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
• 5 stir occasionally, add more broth if mixture becomes too thick.
• 6 preheat oven to 350*.
• 7 heat remaining oil, saute mushrooms briefly.
• 8 add to sauce with oregano and basil.
• 9 add macaroni and spinach.
• 10 pour into buttered 3qt casserole dish.
• 11 top with crumbs mixed with the cheese.
• 12 bake for 40-50 minutes, until bubbly hot.