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                        Macaroni Supper Casserole

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

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      Cups          Elbow macaroni(8oz)
                        Salt
   3      Quarts        Water -- boiling
   2      Tablespoons   Corn oil
   3      Cups          Onion -- pearl whole
   1                    Garlic clove,large -- crushed
   1      Can           Tomatoes -- undrained(16oz)
   2      Teaspoons     Sugar
   1      Can           Tomato paste(6oz)
   2                    Eggs
   1      Can           Cottage cheese(16oz)
   2      Packages      Spinach -- chopped(10oz)
   3      Cups          Cheddar cheese -- grated(3/4#)
   1      Teaspoon      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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