1/2 c. coarsely chopped green pepper
1 tbsp. bacon drippings
1 pkg. French's spaghetti mix
1 sm. can tomato paste
8 oz. egg noodles, cooked and drained
6 slices crisp fried bacon, crumbled
3-4 slices process American cheese

Saute green pepper in bacon drippings in skillet until tender but not brown. Add spaghetti sauce mix, tomato paste and 1 3/4 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cooked noodles and crumbled bacon. Heat through. Cut cheese into strips. Arrange over noodles. 4 servings.