2 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. butter
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 lb. ground beef
1 lg. eggplant, peeled & chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. carrots, chopped
1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomatoes, broken up
4 c. beef broth
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. pepper & nutmeg
1/2 c. macaroni
2 tbsp. minced parsley

Saute meat, onion and garlic. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 to 40 minutes. Serve with Parmesan cheese.