ITALIAN MACARONI AND CHEESE

ITALIAN MACARONI AND CHEESE 1/2 lb. ground beef 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes 1/2 c. tomato paste 1 tbsp. minced onion 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. garlic salt 1/2 tsp. ground oregano Dash of pepper 2 c. cooked shell macaroni (1 2/3 c. uncooked) 1 c. cottage cheese 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Cook meat in fry pan until it loses its red color, but is not too brown. Drain. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings. Simmer slowly 30 minutes; stir as needed. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine macaroni and cottage cheese. Pour a little sauce in bottom of 2 1/2 quart casserole. Top with 1/2 macaroni mixture, 1/2 shredded cheese, and 1/2 remaining sauce. Repeat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top. Bake 40 minutes or until heated through.

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