Hamburger Goulash

...well, it could be done in one pot.

3/4 lb (unkooked) elbow macaroni
1 (maybe 2) 6 ounce can tomato paste
2 cups water or veg/meat broth
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4-1/2 lb bacon, cut in small pieces
1 lb lower fat ground beef (chuck)
3/4 cup cheese, mix your favorite with some parmesan
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms or can of mushrooms
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup green beans
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3-4 garlic clove, chopped fine
1-2 teaspoon dry marjoram

Instructions

Combine baking soda with ground beef, set aside.
Cook macaroni until near done, drain.
Combine tomato paste, water/broth and set aside.
Fry bacon in a medium fry pan until medium done.
Add ground beef,stirring constantly until beef is done.
Add vegatables, cook about 5 minutes.
Add all seasonings and HALF of tomato paste mixture and simmer for 5 minutes for flavors to blend.
Place half of the cooked macaroni in a greased 9x 13 casserole dish.
Sprinkle HALF the parmesan cheese.
Cover with ALL the meat mixture.
Cover with remaining half of cooked macaroni.
Sprinkle with remainging parmesan cheese.
Finally, top with remaining tomato paste mixture.
Cover casserole tightly (grease foil or it may stick) and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
Optional:
Open and add some bread crumbs and cheese, cook another 10 minutes to brown top.