yummy "easy-bake" casserole

brown ground meat in large skillet, add onions, garlic and spices
boil macaroni about 8 minutes or until al dente
drain meat and add tomato paste, mushroom soup and 2 soup cans of water until well blended
stir in mushrooms
add cooked macaroni
pour into baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top
bake in oven at 375-400 degrees or until cheese is brown and bubbly!

my mom learned this recipe in her high school home economics class...its cheap, easy and makes a ton and leftovers are great!

enjoy!my mommyabout 8301 lb elbow macaroni (can substitute ur favorite noodle)2 cans cream of mushroom soup2 cans tomato paste1 lb ground meat (can omit to make vegetarian)1 can mushrooms (optional)onions and garlic, parsley and basil, and salt n pepper to tastemozzarella cheese or italian blend (about 1 cup)