Easy Noodle Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. chopped onion
6 oz. (3 c.) medium noodles, cooked and drained
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. ripe olives (optional)

Preparation

Cook meat and onion in a large skillet until onion is tender. Stir in noodles, tomato paste, tomatoes, 1 cup shredded cheese, seasonings and olives.
Turn into 2-quart casserole dish.
Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes or until hot.
Serves 6.