2 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (8 oz.) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 c. sherry
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 (7 oz.) pkg. shell macaroni, cooked and drained
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese

Brown ground beef, onion, garlic, green pepper, and celery in a skillet; drain off excess fat. Combine with remaining ingredients, except shredded cheese. Put into a 3-quart casserole. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until heated through. 8 to 10 servings.