Meaty Macaroni Bake

Name: Meaty Macaroni Bake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce; 1 cup water; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained; 2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup soft bread crumbs; Additional mozzarella cheese, optional

We go to lots of rodeos. This is an ideal casserole to make in the morning and pop into the oven when we get home.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canola oil
1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
2 cans (4 ounces each) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup soft bread crumbs
Additional mozzarella cheese, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Add the spaghetti sauce, water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, oil, macaroni, mushrooms, cheeses and bread crumbs. Spoon into a 3-qt. baking dish. Top with meat mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with additional mozzarella cheese if desired. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.