Create-a-casserole

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
SAUCE - CHOOSE 1 OF
THESE-----------------------
1 each 8-oz can - pizza sauce
1 cup Bottled spaghetti sauce
1 each 8-oz can - tomato sauce

Directions

ONION - CHOOSE 1 OF THESE

MEAT - CHOOSE 1 OF THESE

PASTA - CHOOSE 1 OF THESE

CHEESE - CHOOSE 1 OF THESE

USE ALL OF THESE

½ c Chopped onion 1 tb Minced dried onion ½ ts Onion powder

2 c Cubed cooked beef 2 c Cubed cooked pork 2 c Cubed fully cooked ham 2 c Cubed cooked chicken 2 c Cubed cooked turkey

2 c Cooked elbow macaroni 2 c Cooked fine noodles 2 c Cooked tiny shell macaroni 2 c Cooked rigatoni 2 c Cooked cavatelli

½ c Shredded mozzarella cheese ½ c Shredded cheddar cheese ½ c Shredded Monterey Jack ½ c Shredded brick cheese ½ c Shredded American cheese 1 tb Butter or margarine 2 tb All-purpose flour 1 ea 16-oz can (stewed) tomatoes ¼ c Water 1 ds Dash of pepper

** Remember - Except for the "Use All Of These" section of ingredients, you only use ONE item from each ingredient section.

* In a large saucepan melt butter or margarine. Stir in flour.

* Stir in undrained tomatoes, your choice of sauce, onion or onion powder, water, and pepper. (If using tomato or pizza sauce, add ½ teaspoon oregano, crushed.)

* Cook and stir till mixture is thickened and bubbly.

* Stir in your choice of meat and pasta.

* Turn into a 2-quart casserole.

* Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

* Sprinkle your choice of cheese atop. Bake 5 minutes more or till cheese melts.

Source: Better Homes and Gardens _His_Turn_To_Cook_ book.

From: Bill Jernigan Date: 11-05-95 (08:06) (164) Fido: Home Co

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