#1582 - Kluski Noodle Casserole

(by Shirley McNevich)

1 - regular sized can Hunt's tomato paste
2 - regular sized cans crushed tomatoes
1lb. ground chuck
1 onion (chopped)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 bag kluski noodles
8oz. shredded sharp cheese
3 slices buttered bread (cut into bite sized pieces)

In a skillet add ground chuck, onions, salt and pepper--stir and cook over medium heat until beef is browned--drain and return to skillet. Add tomato paste and crushed tomatoes to beef mixture--stir, then turn heat to simmer and cook until mixture is hot. Cook kluski noodles according to bag directions--drain but do not rinse. Add noodles to meat mixture--stir. Add shredded sharp cheese--stir. Spray a 2qt. casserole dish with Pam--pour everything into the greased casserole dish. Sprinkle the buttered bread pieces over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until hot.