Casserole Italiano

You'll Need

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 1/2 pounds ground round
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni,
•     cooked according to directions
• 1 (3 ounce) can button mushrooms, drained
• 1 can tomato soup, undiluted
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 In a large skillet, onion and green pepper in butter over medium heat until tender. Add ground round, cooking until brown. Add salt, pepper, oregano and Worcestershire sauce.

In a 2 1/2-quart casserole, combine cooked macaroni, ground round mixture, mushrooms, soup and chopped tomato. Cover and bake for 40 minutes.

Remove from oven; sprinkle cheese on top and bake 5 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted and brown.

Makes 4 to 6 servings