Stuffed Bell Peppers

Remove seeds and membranes from bell peppers, rinse. Cook peppers in enough boiling water to cover 5 minutes; drain.

Cook and stir hamburger, onion and garlic in skillet until hamburger is light brown; drain. Stir in salt, rice and ¾ of tomato sauce and all of tomato paste. Heat through.

Stuff each pepper with hamburger mixture; stand upright in an un-greased baking dish. Pour remaining tomato sauce over peppers, cover; cook in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and cook 15 minutes longer.