cook macaroni in boiling sales water, as per package instructions

in large saucepan: combine salt, onion, green pepper, garlic, butter, pepper, ground beef, bay leaf, tomato soup and tomatoes.

cook for 20minutes and stir in 1-1/2 cups cheese.

son half the macaroni into a 2-quart casserole dish. top with cooked meat mature and the remaining macaroni and reserved cheese

bake casserole in 350°degree oven, uncovered for 30minutes