Ingredients

  • 1 c. rigatoni, uncooked
  • 1 c. small shells, uncooked
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1 large jar spaghetti sauce
  • 8 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 6 oz. can tomato paste
  • 6 oz. can water
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1/2 green pepper, sliced
  • Romano cheese

Method

  • Brown ground beef in large saucepan draining excess fat.
  • Add spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, water, bouillon cube, green pepper and onion.
  • Simmer 30 minutes.
  • Cook rigatoni and small shells for 15 minutes in boiling water.
  • Drain.
  • Layer 1/2 cooked macaroni in 2 qt. casserole dish.
  • Add layer of 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with romano.
  • Layer rest of cooked macaroni.
  • Pour sauce over all.
  • Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and romano cheese. Bake uncovered at 350° for 30 minutes.
  • Serves 6.