8 oz. extra wide noodles
1 lb. ground beef
2 T. olive oil 1/2 c. chopped onion
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato soup or sauce
1/2 c. water
1-2 oz. can mushrooms
3/4 c. sharp cheddar or mozzarella cheese

Butter a casserole. Boil noodles according to package directions, cutting boiling time in half. Place noodles in casserole and cover with soup, water, and mushrooms. Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in olive oil adding herbs at last minute. Add to tomato and noodle mixture and mix in lightly. Cover all with cheese, topping off with a few spoons of tomato soup. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and dots of butter if desired. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned on top. Serves 1-2.