Shelly's Recipe

ITALIAN MACARONI PIE

Category: Casseroles - Beef

1 (7 oz) pkg elbow macaroni (2 cup uncooked) or 1/2 (1 lb) pkg spaghetti
1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup sliced celery
1 (15 1/2 oz) jar prepared spaghetti sauce
1 (4.5 oz) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic salt
Grated Parmesan cheese

Heat oven to 350. Grease 10 inch pie pan or 9 inch square pan. Prepare macaroni according to pkg directions; drain.

In large skillet, brown ground beef with celery; drain. Stir in prepared spaghetti sauce and mushrooms. Simmer 15 minutes.

In large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, eggs, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and garlic salt; toss lightly. Place macaroni mixture in prepared pan. Press evenly in bottom and up sides of pan, forming a crust. Pour meat mixture over macaroni; cover with foil. Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove foil; let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate leftovers. Serves 6