Hamburger Noodle Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 ounces no yolk noodles
2 medium red onions, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 lbs 95% lean ground beef, raw
29 ounces canned diced tomatoes
1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
3 3/4 ounces ritz reduced-fat crackers, approx 35

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Cook the noodles accordign to the package directions, omiting the salt if desired.
Spray 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium high heat.
Add the red onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the beef to the onion/pepper mixture and cook till browned; drain off excess oil.
Combine the beef mixture, noodles, tomatoes, 3/4 cup of cheese, parsley and pepper in the baking dish.
Sprinkle top with remaining cheese and the crushed crackers.
Spray the top with nonstick spray.
Bake until hot and the cheese is melted (approx 40 minutes).