Mazetti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. ground beef
2 1/2 c. celery and leaves, chopped fine
2 large onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic or 1 tsp. garlic powder
8 oz. pkg. fine egg noodles
2 cans tomato soup
1 (6 oz.) can mushrooms and liquid
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

Brown meat in large skillet.
Remove excess fat.
Add celery, onions and garlic with 1 tablespoon water.
Cover and steam until vegetables are tender.
Cook the noodles and add to beef mixture. Mix in all other ingredients except cheese.
Spread mixture in 2 1/2 or 3-quart casserole.
Top with cheese.
Put in a cold oven set at 350\u00b0.
Bake, uncovered, about 1 hour or until bubbling. (Freezes well.)