Mostaccioli Beef Casserole

• 8 ounces uncooked mostaccioli
• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
• 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1. Cook mostaccioli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in the tomato sauce, mushrooms, chili powder, sugar, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
3. Drain mostaccioli; toss with butter. Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the mostaccioli, meat sauce and cheese. Repeat layers.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

mostaccioli, ground beef, green pepper, onion, tomato sauce, mushrooms, chili powder, sugar, salt, garlic, pepper, butter, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/mostaccioli-beef-casserole/ (may not work)