SPAGHETTI MEAT SAUCE

1/2 cup olive oil, or fat 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 pounds ground beef Pepper
1-1/2 cups onion, chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 small clove garlic, diced 1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup green pepper, diced 1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup cap mushrooms, sliced 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

2 (6 ounce) can tomato paste Parmesan cheese
2-1/2 (20 ounces) cups tomatoes

Fry onions and ground beef in olive oil until brown. Transfer to big pot and add remaining in-
gredients. Cover. Cook on high until steaming freely, then simmer for 45 minutes. Remove
cover and let sauce cook a few minutes longer to thicken. Serve on hot cooked spaghetti and top
with plenty of Parmesan cheese. Serves 6 to 8.

MACARONI — NOODLES

MARZETTI
4 ounces noodles, cooked 1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening 1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 pound ground round beef 1 can cream of tomato soup
1 large onion, chopped 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 green pepper, chopped 1/3 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) mushrooms and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
liquid 1/2 pound sharp cheese, grated

Brown garlic and beef in hot shortening. Add onion, green pepper and mushrooms. Cook until
tender. Add seasonings. Combine soup, paste, water and Worcestershire sauce. Place a layer of
cooked noodles in greased 3 quart casserole. Add a layer of meat, cover with some sauce and
half the cheese. Repeat layers ending with cheese. Bake, uncovered, in moderate oven, 375
deg. F., for about 45 minutes. Serves 6.

TOMATO-MACARONI BAKE

1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

1 (20 ounce) can tomatoes 3 cloves garlic, minced OR

1 tablespoon sugar 2 onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon thyme 3/4 pound strong Cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon savory 1 cup buttered bread crumbs

1 teaspoon salt

Boil macaroni until tender. Drain. Rinse. Add sugar, thyme, savory, salt and dry mustard to the
tomatoes. Stir until well mixed. Place macaroni, seasoned tomatoes, onions or garlic and grated
cheese in layers, ending with grated cheese and bread crumbs. Bake in moderate oven, 350 deg.
F., for | hour. Serves 6.

MACARONI DELUXE

1 cup uncooked macaroni 1 cup grated cheese
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs 1-1/2 cups scalded milk
1/4 cup shortening 3 eggs, separated

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

Cook macaroni in boiling salted water until just tender. Drain. Combine bread crumbs, melted
shortening, salt and cheese. Add milk. Pour over well-beaten egg yolks. Mix well. Add
macaroni. Fold in stiffly-beaten egg whites. Pour into well-oiled casserole. Place in pan of hot
water. Bake in moderate oven, 350 deg. F., for 45 to 60 minutes or until set. Serves 6.

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