Susie Indy, is this the casserole dish you are looking for? Mom used to make it, too! Oh - I am originally from Van Wert, Ohio. I am sure Nancy
remembers this, too!

Johnny Marzetti

2 tablespoons butter
2 medium onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 1/2 cups water
2 cans (4 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, undrained
1 cup chopped celery
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
8 ounces broad noodles

Melt butter; add onions and garlic and cook until softened. Add ground beef; cook until browned. Stir in tomato paste, water, mushrooms with liquid, celery, green pepper, vinegar, salt, pepper, and cheese. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Cook noodles until just tender in boiling salted water. Drain then mix with sauce. Cover and cook slowly for 30 minutes longer, or bake at 350° for 30 to 45 minutes.

Johnny Marzetti Recipe serves 4 to 6.
from Frances in Wesley Chapel, Fl. 5/10/2006 newsletter.
Chris in NM