MOSTACCIOLI

1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1 bay leaf, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 oz. uncooked mostaccioli noodles (smooth penne), cooked, drained
1/2 lb. Velveeta Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread, sliced, divided use
Grated Parmesan Cheese

Brown meat; drain.

Add green pepper and onion; cook until tender.

Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water and seasonings. Layer half of noodles, meat sauce and process cheese spread in an 11 3/4x7 1/2- inch baking dish; repeat layers of noodles and meat sauce.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Top with remaining process cheese spread; sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Continue baking until process cheese spread is melted.

Makes 6-8 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Recipe pamphlet: Good Ideas Keep Popping Up #8: 40 mouth-watering Velveeta recipe ideas from the Kraft Kitchens, Kraft, Inc., 1979