Macaroni Casserole Italiano - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. Italian sausage, casing removed
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 c. water
2/3 c. (6 oz. can) tomato paste
1 (1.42 oz.) envelope spaghetti sauce mix
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. (8 oz.) Skinner elbow macaroni (uncooked)
grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

In large skillet, crumble meat; cook until almost done. Drain.
Add onion; cook until onion is tender.
Add water, tomato paste, sauce mix and salt; stir until blended.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover; simmer 20 to 25 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Stir pasta into sauce; spoon into 2-quart casserole.
Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese; broil 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is lightly browned. Makes 6 servings (1 cup each).