Slumgullion
~ adapted from Carol Lovejoy ~
Heat oven to 350 degrees. With unsalted butter, grease a 13 by 9-inch baking dish. Chop 1 green bell pepper and 1 onion.
Cook onion and bell pepper in oil over medium heat until softened.
Break apart and stir in 1 pound 85 percent lean ground beef;
then 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano and 3 cloves minced garlic. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour and cook 1 minute, then 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes, 1 cup chicken broth, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until mixture is thickened but still saucy. Remove from heat, cover to keep warm. Cook 1 pound angel hair pasta in 4 quarts salted boiling water al dente (not quite done all the way to prevent sogginess). Drain. If pasta sets longer than 5 minutes, toss in 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Grate 1 pound (4 cups) extra-sharp Cheddar and Parmesan for 1/2 cup.
Repeat layering with remaining pasta, sauce, cheddar and Parmesan. Combine plain dried (panko) bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle on top. Bake until bubbly, 30 to 40 minutes.
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