Cheese Lovers In Paradise or Breast Cancer Awareness Casserole

Cheese Lovers in Paradise Or Breast Cancer Awareness Casserole		Total Time:
		55 min for 2 people
		Serves 4
This dish is sinfully delicious. We don't make it very often and justify it by following up with salads two nights in a row. The combination of red sauce and white cheese turns this casserole pink. A perfect dish for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you don’t want it to turn pink, layer the ingredients rather than stir. Preheat oven to 350° F		Notes You can use low-fat cheeses if you want to, but we like the full flavor of the real thing.
1 (8 ounce) package wide noodles	Cook as directed, drain
1 ½  pound ground beef Seasonings to taste	In deep skillet, brown over medium heat, about 12 min Drain excess fat, if any
1 Tablespoon olive oil ¼ cup green bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion	Chop vegetables into pieces, about ¼ inch Mince garlic. In small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add vegetables, cook and stir until soft, about 3 - 4 minutes
1 Tablespoon sugar 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper	Combine in a large mixing bowl and mix in noodles. Add bell pepper and onion mixture to bowl.
½ cup walnuts	Spray vegetable oil in two (1 ½ quart casserole dishes) Put vegetable and noodle mixture on bottom of each dish. Place ground beef in one of the dishes, stir Chop, place in vegetarian dish, stir
½ cup sour cream 1 cup cottage cheese 4 ounces cream cheese 2 cups cheddar cheese (1 cup for topping)	Shred cheese. Mix in separate bowl. Using a spatula, spread cheese mixture on top of each casserole dish. (Spreads easier when soft) Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese generously on each dish.
	Bake 30 min or until bubbly