WHEAT NOODLES AND BAKED MOSTACCIOLI

Boil water in a pot and add salt to season the noodles.

Add whole wheat noodles to the boiling water and stir to prevent sticking.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil and add chopped onions and green bell pepper to sauté until wilted.

Add lean ground beef to the sautéed vegetables and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.

Season the ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Drain excess grease from the cooked ground beef before adding seasonings.

Once the noodles are cooked, drain them and add them to the ground beef mixture.

Add pasta sauce directly to the noodle and beef mixture and stir to combine all ingredients.

Spread a layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.

Layer the noodle and beef mixture into the baking dish, adding cheese between layers.

Top the final layer with more cheese and sprinkle parsley flakes on top.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.

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