GROUND BEEF MACARONI CASSEROLE

Preheat oven to 350°.
Heat large skillet.
Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Brown 1 lb lean ground beef and 1 large chopped onion.
Add 2 cups crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup chopped green pepper, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
While meat mixture is simmering; cook macaroni according to package directions.
Drain and add to meat.
Mix well.
Pour into greased 9x13" baking dish.
Gently fold in 1 can cream of mushroom soup.
Sprinkle 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese on top.
Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes until bubbly and top is lightly browned.
Hawthorne Family Cookbook