Ingredients

  • 1-pound ground beef
  • 1/2-pound hot Italian sausage, cut into
  • 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, crushed
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
  • 1-cup water
  • 4 cups slightly undercooked mostaccioli noodles or other sturdy pasta
  • 4 slices (about 4 ounces) Cheddar cheese, cut in half diagonally

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In skillet, cook beef with sausage, onion and oregano, stirring frequently to break up beef. When beef is browned, pour off fat.
  • Add undiluted soups, water and cooked noodles; stir gently until well combined.
  • Pour into 12-by-8-by-2-inch baking dish.
  • Cover; bake for 40 minutes or until hot.
  • Uncover; stir.
  • Top with cheese; bake until cheese melts. Yield:
  • 8 servings.