Macaroni Casserole Italiano

• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 2 c. water
• 2/3 c. (6 oz. can) tomato paste
• 1 (1.42 oz.) envelope spaghetti sauce mix
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 c. (8 oz.) Skinner elbow macaroni (uncooked)
• grated Parmesan cheese

1. In large skillet, crumble meat; cook until almost done. Drain.
2. Add onion; cook until onion is tender.
3. Add water, tomato paste, sauce mix and salt; stir until blended.
4. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
5. Cover; simmer 20 to 25 minutes.
6. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
7. Stir pasta into sauce; spoon into 2-quart casserole.
8. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese; broil 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is lightly browned. Makes 6 servings (1 cup each).

ground beef, italian sausage, onion, water, tomato paste, spaghetti sauce mix, salt, macaroni, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=710205 (may not work)