Zippy Casserole

Growing up, this was a family classic. We had it ALL the time. In college, I'd make it for my roommates for Sunday dinner. No fancy-schmancy, but tasty all the same.

Zippy Casserole
1 lb macaroni, cooked according to directions, drained
1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
1 green pepper, finely diced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup ketchup
1/2 lb cheddar cheese grated

1. Cook and drain pasta
2. Brown and drain ground beef
3. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
4. Combine noodles, beef, pepper, cream of mushroom soup, ketchup and half of the cheese together.
5. Top with the remaining cheese
6. Bake for 45 minutes covered, uncover for 15 minutes more, or until cheese is desired texture.