Recipe Name American Chop Suey Casserole Submitted by cwousn Recipe Description Comfort Food Quantity 2 Quantity Unit casserole dishes Prep Time (minutes) 20 Cook Time (minutes) 35 Ready In (minutes) 55

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 16 ounces macaroni, elbow 24 ounces Beef, ground, 5% fat 1 large Onion, chopped 2 peppers green or red pepper chopped 3 clove garlic minced 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups spaghetti/marinara sauce 1 teaspoon red peppers (hot), crushed 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon basil 2 cups, shredded mozzarella cheese Steps Sequence Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 8" square" baking dishes. 2 Cook pasta al dente according to package directions, then drain and transfer to a large bowl tossed with a tablespoon of olive oil. 3 Heat remaining 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute the beef, onions, peppers (reserving 1/4 cup for later), and garlic until the beef is browned. Add sauce and seasonings (you may not need the whole jar of sauce depending on how "saucy" you want the casserole to be). 4 Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the noodles, and mix to combine, then pour into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle reserved diced peppers and cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.