An Easy Dinner Idea...Tasty Too!

I may have posted this recipe before, but I'm sure that it was a while ago. Anyway, my Mom texted me this morning and asked if I could repost this. I believe that she is making this at her house for the bro tonight. Lucky boy!

The beauty of this recipe is that the leftovers taste just as good, if not better!

MOSTACCIOLI

INGREDIENTS:
1 Lb. Ground Beef
1/2 C. Green Pepper; chopped
1/2 C. Onion; chopped
2 C. Tomatoes
6 oz. Tomato Paste
1 Bay Leaf
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1/4 C. Water
4 C. Cooked Mostaccioli Noodles
1/2 Lb. Thinly Sliced Velveeta
Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preheat the oven to 250. Brown the meat slowly. Add Pepper and Onion, cook until tender. Stir in the Tomatoes, Paste, Water and Seasonings. Simmer 15 minutes, then remove the bay leaf. In a greased 2 quart casserole, layer Noodles, Meat Sauce, and Velveeta Cheese. Repeat 2 or 3 times. Top with Parmesan Cheese. Bake for 35 minutes.

The BEST Cheeseball I've Ever Tasted

I hope that you all had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend! Mine was packed to the max, but just the way I like it. Went to a surprise birthday party for a friend, painted with my Dad, family time on Sunday, went to the lake for a while on Monday with friends (even though it was quite chilly here in Michigan to be on the lake), showed my new place to my Gramma, and spent more time with family last night. All in all, a GREAT weekend!!!! I even managed to get a little sun, which is great for this white girl! :)

While I was over at the woman who I call my step-momma's house she told me about a recipe for a Pineapple Cheeseball that she wanted to try. Well, me, being a lover of pineapple decided that I must try to find a recipe for this as well. I succeeded, and the results were out of this world!

So, now I must share this with all of you!

PINEAPPLE CHEESEBALL

INGREDIENTS:

2 Pkgs. Cream Cheese; softened

1 Small Can Crushed Pineapple; well drained
2-3 Tbsp. Powdered Sugar
2 Tbsp. Green Onion (optional)
4 Tbsp. Chopped Ham (I used deli ham)
1 C. Chopped Pecans

 Combine all ingredients except for Pecans. Mash into a ball (I placed it in plastic wrap and put in fridge for a while). Roll in pecans. Serve with crackers of choice.