BEEF AND NOODLE BAKE 
5 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. milk
1 (4 oz.) can mushroom stems and pieces
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 (1 lb.) pkg. noodles
3/4 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. rosemary
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

In medium saucepan, melt 3 tbsp. butter; stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened; add mushrooms and parsley. Cook noodles as package directs; drain.

In medium skillet, melt remaining butter, brown meat with onion, garlic and rosemary. Add tomato sauce, mushroom sauce and 1/2 cup cheese. In 2 quart casserole, combine noodles and meat mixture; top with remaining cheese. Bake 375 degrees 25 minutes.

 

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