1/2 c. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. water
1 bay leaf, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
8 oz. mostaccioli noodles, cooked, drained
1/2 lb. Velveeta Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread, sliced

Brown meat, drain. Add green pepper and onion; cook until tender. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, water and seasonings. Layer half of the noodles, followed by meat sauce and processed Velveeta in an 11 3/4 x 7 1/2 inch baking dish. Repeat layers of noodles and meat sauce.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Top with remaining Velveeta cheese spread. Continue baking until cheese is melted. Yield 6-8 servings.