Lady's Day-Out Casserole

Another interesting recipe from my Out Of Our League Cookbook. It can been done partially ahead and freezes well. Noted as delicious and easy!

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  cups macaroni
• 1  lb  ground round
• 2  medium onions, choped
• 1  teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) jar  pasta sauce with mushrooms
• 1  lb tomatoes
• 1⁄2 lb extra-sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cook macaroni as directed on package, drain.
3. Brown meat and onions, garlic. Add pepper, spaghetti sauce and tomatoes.
4. Simmer 20 minutes.
5. Place half the macaroni in 2 1/2 quart casserole dish. Cover with half the meat mixture, then half the cheese.
6. Repeat layers.
7. Bake uncovered for approximately 45 minutes.