1 large onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 pound ground beef, turkey or pork
8 to 10 fresh mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces pasta
1/2 teaspoons salt
Ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup green olives, sliced
1 cup grated cheddar
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 soup can of milk
3/4 cup cashews, chopped (or, if nut allergy is a concern, use chow mein noodles)
Sauté onion, butter, mushrooms and bell pepper. Set aside.
Sauté the ground meat. Add all to a large bowl.
Cook the pasta. Drain and add to bowl.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Then, add salt, pepper, olives and cheese.
Mix well and spread in a buttered 9 x13-inch baking dish.
Mix the soup and 1/2 can of milk and pour over the noodle mixture.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until heated through. During the last fifteen minutes, top with cheese and cashews.