John's Neapolitan Beef Entree by Vicki Leffler, Independence, KY from The Garlic Lovers Cookbook Vol2

John's Neapolitan Beef Entree by Vicki Leffler, Independence, KY from The Garlic Lovers Cookbook Vol2
Makes about 8 servings
Ingredients
1/3 cup chopped onion
4 or more cloves fresh garlic crushed HINT The Amazing EZ roll garlic peeler can so this in seconds
1 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup salad oil
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
1 ( 6 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
1 ( 6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup sherry
1 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon EACH pepper, dried oregano and basil
8 ounces shell macaroni, cooked
1 ( 10 ounce) package frozen spinach, drained
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup buttered breadcrumbs
Parmesan Cheese
Method of Preparation

Saute onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in oil for 5 minutes. Add meat, cook and stir until lightly browned. Add next 8 ingredients. Simmer uncoverd 1 1/2 hours. Add macaroni and spinach mix well. Turn into a 2 quart casserole. Top with cheddar cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake uncovered at 325 degree F about 30 minutes or until hot.
Serve with PArmesan Cheese.