John Marzetti Casserole

Ingredients

• 8 ounces noodles (My aunt uses spaghetti)
• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
• 1 large onion — chopped
• 1/2 green pepper — chopped
• 8 ounces mushrooms — (juice included) [one can]
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4-teaspoon pepper
• 1/4-teaspoon oregano
• 2 cans condensed tomato soup
• 1 can tomato paste — (small can)
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese — grated (2 cups)

Directions

Brown meat; add onion, green pepper and mushrooms. Cook until tender, then add seasonings; set aside.

In another pot or bowl, combine soup, tomato paste, water and Worcestershire sauce; set aside. Cook noodles and drain.

Place a layer of noodles in a greased casserole (we used 9-by-13-inches), then a layer of meat mixture and half of the sauce and half of the cheese.

Repeat, ending with the remaining cheese.

Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 1 hour.