macaroni, beef, and tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 cans petite diced tomatoes (large cans)
• 2 pounds macaroni, cooked
• 2 - celery ribs, chopped fine
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped fine
• 1 large onion, chopped fine
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
• 5 tablespoons paprika
• 1/4 cup parsley flakes
• 5 tablespoons basil leaves
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons salt and pepper