Dinah Shore's Tennessee Lasagna

Step 1: Cook macaroni in heavily salted boiling water

Step 2: Drain

Step 3: Meanwhile

Step 4: Brown onion and garlic in oil;

Step 5: Add celery and green pepper.

Step 6: Cook until softened.

Step 7: Remove from pan.

Step 8: Add ground beef to pan and brown well.

Step 9: Add salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, to taste

Step 10: Add Worcestershire sauce, pinch oregano, mushrooms, and then onion mixture.

Step 11: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes,to taste

Step 12: Add tomatoes and tomato sauce. (Extra tomato here)

Step 13: Simmer low for 1 hour, or until sauce blends.

Step 14: In a large casserole dish,(Pam sprayed)

Step 15: Assemble by putting a layer of cooked macaroni; dot with butter, add 1/2 of cheese cubes, and then layer of sauce.

Step 16: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes. (Again to your taste could leave out)

Step 17: Then add another layer of macaroni, butter and cheese cubes.

Step 18: Finish with a layer of sauce

Step 19: Top with Parmesan cheese.

Step 20: Bake in 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly