Beef and Macaroni Bake

Name: Beef and Macaroni Bake
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni or small shells, cooked, drained; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 ribs celery, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 3 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound extra-lean ground beef; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) tomatoes, undrained, diced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste; 2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Beef and Macaroni Bake was pinched from <a href="http://southernfood.about.com/od/hamburgcasseroles/r/r70318b.htm" target="_blank">southernfood.about.com.</a>

"This is a delicious family-friendly main dish for any day of the week. Serve this macaroni and beef casserole with a fresh tossed salad for a full and hearty meal...."

INGREDIENTS

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8 ounces elbow macaroni or small shells, cooked, drained

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2 tablespoons olive oil

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1 cup chopped onion

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3 ribs celery, chopped

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1 green bell pepper, chopped

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1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

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3 medium cloves garlic, minced

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1 pound extra-lean ground beef

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2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

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2 cans (14.5 ounces each) tomatoes, undrained, diced

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2 tablespoons tomato paste

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1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

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2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

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