4 lg. green peppers
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. chopped celery
2 tbsp. chopped onion
1 c. cooked macaroni
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
2 (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. basil leaves
1/4 c. grated Cheddar cheese or Mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut tops from peppers. In large saucepan, cook peppers 5 minutes in boiling water to cover. Drain; set aside.

In large skillet, brown ground beef, celery and onion; drain excess fat. Add macaroni, salt, pepper, one 8 ounce tomato sauce; mix well.

Spoon mixture into peppers. Place peppers in shallow baking pan. Combine 8 ounce tomato sauce, sugar and basil; mix well. Spoon 1/2 over peppers. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until peppers are tender. Spoon on remaining sauce and sprinkle with cheese during the last 5 minutes of baking. 4 servings.