3/4 c. ripe olives, chopped or sliced (opt.)
2 tbsp. oil
1 lb. hamburger meat
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. sliced celery
1 (#2) can tomatoes
2 c. med. wide noodles or shell macaroni
1 c. diced American cheese

Cook meat 5 minutes. Stir in onion and celery. Cook 5 minutes longer. Add salt, pepper, tomatoes, olives, uncooked macaroni & cheese. Cover and cook until boiling. Remove cover, stir lightly but thoroughly. Cover and cook slowly for 20 minutes until noodles are cooked.