Marzetti

I have had this recipe for years but don't remember where it came from. This is a simple, one dish comfort casserole. Adjust the recipe to suit your tastes! This makes a 9 x 13 inch dish, but the leftovers are very good! Prep time includes browning the ground beef and cooking noodles.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 9 x 13

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) package  egg noodles
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1 (10 3/4ounce) can  tomato soup
• 1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, drained
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon marjoram
• 1  tablespoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green pepper (optional)
•  swiss cheese, to taste
•  cheddar cheese, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Brown beef and drain.
3. Cook noodles 4 minutes and drain.
4. In a large bowl, mash tomatoes. Mix in remaining ingredients, beef, and noodles.
5. Butter a 9 x 13 baking dish.
6. Put a layer of noodle mixture in dish and top with slices of both cheeses (I usually use shredded).
7. Put in remaining mixture and top with cheese.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.