Lori’S Marzetti Bake

Name: Lori’S Marzetti Bake
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/3 cup chopped green pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 cans (15 ounces each) plus 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (15 ounces each) plus 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 400°. In a Dutch oven, cook the first seven ingredients over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and brown sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10-15 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring occasionally.
2

Meanwhile cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; add to sauce. Stir in 2 cups cheese. Transfer to two greased 11x7-in. baking dishes.
3

Cover with greased foil and bake 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.