Sausage Noodle Casserole

Mom found this recipe in a magazine so long ago it's lost to memory! But it became a fast family favorite through the years! You can play with the recipe to suit your family's tastes, but this basic, simple recipe is a winner all by itself all the time!!! And it's a great supper dish to expand your usual recipe line up! ENJOY!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb bulk sausage
• 12  ounces  egg noodles
• 1  medium green pepper, diced
• 14 1⁄2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1  bay leaf
• 1  teaspoon chili powder (optional)
•  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Boil a pot of salted water and prepare noodles according to package directions.
2. In a frying pan, brown sausage. Drain fat.
3. Add remaining ingredients (except cheese) to the meat and simmer about 10 minutes.
4. When noodles are done, drain and place in serving bowl.
5. Remove bay leaf. Add meat mixture to noodles and toss to incorporate together.
6. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.