Talerini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 c. chopped celery
1/4 green pepper, chopped
2 lb. ground round
1 can tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
1 small can whole kernel corn
1 c. ripe olives, coarsely cut
salt and red pepper to taste
Worcestershire to taste
1 lb. spaghetti
2 c. grated American cheese
freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Saute onions, garlic, celery and pepper in a little olive or salad oil.
When soft, but not brown, add ground beef and toss until it loses its color and separates.
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, corn, olives, salt, red pepper and Worcestershire to taste. Let this simmer until well blended.
Add a little water if necessary.
Cook spaghetti in boiling salt water 15 minutes.
In a greased casserole or earthenware dish, layer spaghetti, grated cheese and meat mixture.
Repeat layers and put in moderate oven for about 30 minutes.
Pass freshly grated Parmesan cheese with the dish.
This may be prepared 24 hours before needed and put in refrigerator to be heated when needed.
Serves 12.