Goulash (Prince Pasta Recipe)

By rossboys

Ingredients

• 1/2 of a 1 lb pkg elbows, uncooked
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 med onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1 28oz can whole tomatoes, cut up (undrained)
• 1 8oz can tomato sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp marjoram leaves
• 1/4 tsp thyme leaves
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup shredded American cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare elbows according to pkg directions; drain. In med skillet, combine ground beef, onion and celery. Cook until beef is browned and celery is tender; drain, if desired.

Stir in next six ingredients. Add macaroni; mix well. Pour into 2 qt casserole. Top with cheese. Bake in 350 deg oven until hot, 35 to 40 min.

Stove-top variation: If desired, after adding macaroni to meat mixture in skillet, simmer for 10 min. Omit baking.