Creamettes Beef Italiano

The Holiday Collection-  1 (7oz) pkg elbow macaroni (2 cups uncooked) 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1 lb lean ground beef 1 TB salad oil  1 (15 1/2 oz) jar spaghetti sauce 1/4 cup water 1 tsp sweet basil and salt (each) 2 TB butter or margarine 3 TB flour 2 cups milk 1 (8oz) pkg shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper   Prepare macaroni according to pkg directions. Drain. In large skillet, saute onion, green pepper, and beef in salad oil. Drain excess fat. Stir in 1 1/4 cups spaghetti sauce,  1 tsp salt, water, and basil.  Bring to a boil, cook 5 min, stirring often. In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour and gradually blend in milk. Cook 'til thick. Remove from heat and add cheese, 1/2 tsp salt,pepper. Stir until cheese melts. Pour meat sauce into 3-quart greased casserole or 13 by 9 by 2" pan. Spoon macaroni on top. Convectional Oven Directions:  Bake 30 min at 400 degrees.  Microwave Directions:  Cover baking dish with glass cover or plastic wrap. Microwave 8-10 min. (Source: Creamettes)  Serves 6-8