Sister Simpson’s Welcome Casserole

1/2 c. Macaroni, uncooked
1 tbsp. Oil
Salt and pepper
1 c. Minced onion
1/4 c. Diced green pepper
1/4 c. Minced celery
1-2 teas. Garlic
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 teas. Oregano
2 tbsp parsley
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp. Butter
2 tbsp. Flour
2 c. Milk
2 c. Grated cheddar cheese
1/4 teas nutmeg
Cayenne pepper
2 tbsp. Parm. Cheese
Cook Mac. Brown meat and sauté vegetables in oil. Add spices and tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes. Add Mac.
In separate pan, melt butter and add flour.. add milk and cook.
Stir in cheese, nutmeg and cayenne.
Combine and spoon into baking dish.. sprinkle with parm. Cheese
4-5 minutes under broiler.