King'S Ransom Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 box (1 lb.) mostaccioli noodles (uncooked)
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped (optional)
1 qt. canned tomatoes (undrained)
1 pkg. spaghetti sauce mix
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Prepare mostaccioli according to package directions.
Drain. In large skillet, combine ground beef, onion and celery.
Cook until beef is browned and celery is tender, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Drain.
Add tomatoes and spaghetti sauce mix to browned ground beef.
Cook over medium heat until sauce thickens.
Layer ingredients in a 3-quart baking dish: mostaccioli, sauce and cheese, ending with cheese on top.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven until hot and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.