California Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. sugar
3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz.) pkg. 1/2-inch noodles
1 Tbsp. butter or oleo
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 bunch onions, chopped (white and green)
1/2 c. sliced black olives
1 c. sour cream

Preparation

In a large skillet, combine ground beef, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar, tomato sauce and paste.
Bring to a boil, stirring to break up meat.
Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook noodles.
Drain and toss with butter.
Combine cream cheese, sour cream, onions and olives.
Spoon about 1 cup meat mix in greased 13 x 9-inch pan.
Spread noodles evenly on top.
Cover noodles with rest of meat mixture.
Cover with Cheddar cheese. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through.