Callie made this recipe for Kim, Victoria, and Andrew when they stayed at her house in Virginia the night before Victoria Haynes’ (now Hodges!) wedding. She makes it for church functions, get togethers, and for when family comes in from out of town!

The Hitch sisters pictured on the front porch of the farmhouse in Columbia, Kentucky. From left to right:
Edna (Grandmother), Callie, Mary Frances, and Lorena

1 lb. Hamburger

1 3.5 oz. package pepperoni

1 large bell pepper, chopped

1 large onion

1 package small shell macaroni (2 cups dry)

1 14 oz. jar spaghetti sauce

4 oz. can sliced mushrooms

2 cups grated mozzarella cheese (reserve 3/4 cup to sprinkle on top)

Boil the macaroni and drain. Brown the hamburger, pepper, and onion and drain. Mix all the ingredients together and pour into a 9 x 13″ casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese and bake at 350º F. for 30 minutes.

Serve with salad and breadsticks for a complete dinner.

Main Courses, 2019