Beef & Macaroni

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 c chopped onion
• 1 c tomato paste (15 oz)
• pinch of oregano
• 1/2 tsp salt & pepper
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 2 c elbow macaroni
• 1 c cheddar cheese
• 1 egg beaten
  Cheese sauce
  
• 3 tbs butter
• 2 tbs flour
• 1 1/2 c milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 c cheddar cheese
• In a skillet, cook beef & onion until meat is browned & onion is tender. Drain.
• Stir in tomato sauce, salt, pinch of oregano, pepper, & garlic.
• Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package.
• Combine macaroni, cheese and egg.
• For the cheese sauce, melt butter, stir in flour & cook until smooth and bubbly.
• Stir in milk; cook & stir for 5 minutes. Remove from heat & stir in salt & cheese..
• Spoon 1/2 macaroni mixture into greased 13x9 dish.
• Cover with meat mixture & top with remaining macaroni. Spread sauce over top.
• Bake at 350° uncovered for 30 minutes.
• Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.