0 0onions and garlic, parsley and basil, and salt n pepper to taste 1cnmushrooms (optional) 1lbground meat (can omit to make vegetarian) 2cntomato paste 2cncream of mushroom soup 1lbelbow macaroni (can substitute ur favorite noodle) 0mozzarella cheese or italian blend (about 1 cup) 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!