Cheezy Italian Macaroni Casserole(Serves 6) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 stick butter or margarine
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 clove garlic, crushed (optional)
3 1/2 c. water
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 lb. elbow macaroni
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. marjoram
1/2 c. parsley
1 pt. (2 c.) cottage cheese
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Use 1 1/2-quart buttered casserole.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.