More Please! Ground Turkey Casserole

"More, please" is what I always hear from my kids when I make this casserole. I love it because it tastes great and is super easy after a busy day when I don't feel like working very hard on dinner. You can also assemble this casserole the night before (minus the cheese; add it just before baking) and refrigerate until the next evening - just remember to shorten your baking time as the noodles will absorb the liquid overnight - it will only need to bake 25 minutes or so, or until heated through and cheese is melted and golden brown. ** NOTE**Depending on the meat used, you may or may not need the specified amount of oil for saute-ing the meat and vegetables; adjust amount according to your needs.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground turkey or 1  lb lean ground beef
• 2  tablespoons  oil
• 1⁄2-1  cup  chopped celery
• 1  green pepper, sliced
• 1  small  chopped onion
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2  teaspoons oregano
• 2  cups water
• 1  teaspoon garlic
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 12  ounces  uncooked  egg noodles
• 8  ounces  shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Saute turkey, onion, green pepper and celery in oiluntil meat is browned and vegetables are tender (but not mushy).
2. Add salt, oregano, garlic and sugar; add tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms and water.
3. Simmer 15 minute.
4. Place uncooked noodles in greased 13x9x2 pan. Pour mixture over noodles. Top with mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake at 350* for 45 minute Cool 15 minute Serves 8.