Cook mostaccioli in large amount of boiling water until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Drain. In a large pan, cook beef, onion, green pepper adn garlic until meat is browned. Drain off fat. Add undrained tomatoes, sauce, paste, undrained mushrooms, salt, sugar, basil, pepper, bay leaf, and 1/2 cup water. Cook and simmer 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf and stir in noodles. Turn into a 9 X 13 inch dish. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Cover with foil. Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove foil. Place mozzarella slices on topo and bake a few minutes longer.
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