Created by dienia b on October 19, 2022
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