1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck
1 c. chopped onion
1 green pepper, chopped or cut in strips
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. sugar
1 lb. can tomatoes or 1 qt. home canned tomatoes
15 oz. can tomato sauce
2 c. water
1 (8 oz.) pkg. wide noodles
8 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese

In Dutch oven, saute pepper and onions in butter for 3 minutes. Add meat and brown; add salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce. Add water. Heat mixture to boiling and let simmer 15 minutes. Pour into 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Layer meat mixture and noodles. Be sure noodles are covered with sauce. Top with cheese. Cover and bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.