Gorilla Casserole(Serves 8)

• 2 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable olive oil
• 2 large chopped onions
• 2 c. chopped celery
• 1 1/2 c. grated carrots
• 1 1/2 lb. macaroni, shells, elbows or other shaped noodles
• 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 (2 lb. 3 oz.) cans Italian-style tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. leaf oregano, crumbled
• 1 Tbsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, slightly thawed

1. Brown the ground beef in the 2 tablespoons oil (about 5 minutes). Add chopped onion, celery and grated carrots.
2. Cook for another 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, oregano, pepper and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cover.
3. Simmer for 1 hour.

lean ground beef, vegetable olive oil, onions, celery, carrots, macaroni, parmesan cheese, italianstyle, salt, leaf oregano, pepper, garlic powder

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=719441 (may not work)