Charlene's Recipe

Pizza Casserole with noodles

Category: Pizza and Pasta

8 oz. extra wide noodles
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoon oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato soup or sauce
1/2 cup water
1 (2 oz.) can mushrooms
3/4 cup sharp cheddar or mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Butter casserole dish.
Boil noodles according to package directions, cutting boiling time in half. Place noodles in casserole and cover with soup, water, and mushrooms.
Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in olive oil, adding herbs at the last minute. Add to tomato and noodle mixture and mix in lightly. Cover all with cheese, topping off with a few spoons of tomato soup.
Sprinkle with bread crumbs and dots of butter, if desired. Bake 40 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned on top.