Baked Pasta with Meat, Cheese and Tomatoes

1 pound of lean ground beef
I large can diced tomatoes
1 small onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 stalk of celery, chopped
1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 pound of tube pasta
1 teaspoon Epicure Selections Minced Garlic
1 tablespoons of Epicure Selections Seasoning for Italian Meatballs
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoon all purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, set aside.

In a medium skillet, brown ground beef, drain off liquid. Add, onion, pepper, celery, mushrooms, garlic, seasoning for meatballs, stir well. Cook until onions soften.

Place meat mixture in a 10" x 13" oven proof casserole dish. Top with tomatoes and cooked pasta. Set aside.

In medium saucepan over medium-high heat melt butter, stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually whisk in milk. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in cheese until melted. Pour over meat and pasta. Stir it all together until all the pasta is well coated and well mixed together. Top with additional grated cheese if desired. Bake in a 350F preheated oven for 35 minutes, until bubbly. Makes 6 - 8 servings. Serve with Salad and crusty bread.