Johnny Mazetti Panama

Posting for zwt 7. This recipe comes from panamaliving.com/recipes web site.

Steps

For the homemade arturo sauce:.

Mix all ingredients together and saute` on low until bubbles begin.

Yield is about 1 cup good for a recipe calling for 8 oz can.

For the casserole:.

Pre-heat oven to 350f.

In a large skillet brown ground beef , drain , then put in large pot , add chopped peppers , onions , celery , olives and mushrooms.

Then add the seasoning and garlic powder to the pot.

Mix those ingredients well.

Add sauces and tomato paste then mix again.

Cook over medium low heat for about 25 to 30 minutes.

In another pot , cook noodles -- when done , add them to the mixture and stir very well.

Place mixture in long oblong pan in layers.

On each layer , place shredded cheese but leave enough for the top.

Place about 4 teaspoons of butter on the top with remaining cheese , and bake at 350f for about 35 minutes or until the cheese melts and it is a golden brown.

Serve and enjoy.

Leftovers freeze well.

Ingredients

egg noodles, ground beef, green peppers, onions, celery, stuffed green olive, tomato paste, tomato sauce, sliced mushrooms, cheddar cheese, italian seasoning, garlic powder, mushroom, water, soy sauce, cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, garlic clove, black pepper, ginger, nutmeg