Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 lb. roast beef (any cut)
  • 6 medium onions, chopped or sliced
  • 1 qt. or more canned tomatoes
  • 1 lb. rigatoni or similar type macaroni
  • 1/8 Tbsp. margarine or butter
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 small can tomato paste
  • 2 c. shredded cheese
  • salt

Method

  • Place beef roast in large, heavy kettle with margarine or butter; brown all sides.
  • Remove meat; add onions and thinly sliced garlic.
  • Cook slowly for 15 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and bay leaves.
  • Return meat to kettle; cook very slowly, until sauce has a thick, oily texture, the longer the better.
  • Salt to taste.