"This hearty casserole is great for a family reunion or church supper. I've also made half the recipe for family gatherings. It's become a special favorite of my grandson-in-law and great-grandson, who often ask me to serve it when they're visiting. -Lois Lauppe, Lahoma, Oklahoma..."
INGREDIENTS
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5-1/4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
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2-1/2 pounds ground beef
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2 large onions, chopped
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3 large carrots, shredded
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3 celery ribs, chopped
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2 cans (28 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
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4 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese