2 lbs. lean beef, ground
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 eggs
2 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. med. elbow macaroni, cooked & drained
1 c. shredded process American cheese
1/4 c. sliced stuffed olives (opt.)

Combine beef, 1 can tomato sauce, bread crumbs, onion, 1 egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper. In mixing bowl beat remaining egg until frothy; blend in macaroni, cheese, olives, remaining can of tomato sauce and remaining salt. Pack half the meat mixture firmly into loaf pan; spread macaroni mixture on top. Cover with remaining meat mixture; pack down firmly. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, pour off fat. Let stand 10 minutes; unmold carefully on hot serving platter.