Macaroni Supper Casserole

* Exported from MasterCook *

MACARONI SUPPER CASSEROLE

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Casseroles Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Elbow macaroni(8oz)
Salt
3 qt Water,boiling
2 tb Corn oil
3 c Onion,pearl whole
1 Garlic clove,large,crushed
1 cn Tomatoes,undrained(16oz)
2 ts Sugar
1 cn Tomato paste(6oz)
2 Eggs
1 cn Cottage cheese(16oz)
2 pk Spinach,chopped(10oz)
3 c Cheddar cheese,grated(3/4#)
1 t Sage,ground

1. Gradualyy add macaroni and 1 tablespoon salt to
rapidly boiling water so water continues to boil.~ 2.
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender;
drain in colander.~ 3. Heat oil in large saucepan.~ 4.
Add onions and garlic; saute over medium heat,
stirring constantly, until onions are almost tender,
about 3 minutes.~ 5. Stir in undrained tomatoes; break
up tomatoes with spoon.~ 6. Stir in sugar, tomato
paste and 1/2 teaspoon salt.~ 7. Beat eggs in a bowl
until light; stir in cottage cheese, spinach, 1/2 cup
Cheddar cheese, sage and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well.~
8. In an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish, arrange in
layers; a third of the tomato sauce, half the
macaroni, a third of the Cheddar cheese and half the
spinach mixture.~ 9. Repeat layering; spread the
remaining sauce on the spinach layer and spinkle the
remaining cheese around the edges of the casserole.~
10. Cover with foil and bake in preheated 400'F. oven
25 minutes.~ 11. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer, or
until mixture is hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.~



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