Hi Tanis,
This recipe comes from my sister-in-law, who learned this in her high school cooking class about 22 yrs ago, and my kids loved this when they were young. I make this "from memory", so I'll do my best to give instructions...(never wrote it down!)
JOHNNY MARZETTI
l pkg. egg noodles (12 oz.)
1 lb. ground beef (I use chuck)
l can of each of the following Campbell's soups: Tomato, Cream of Mushroom, and Cheddar Cheese
3 soup cans of water
about 1/4 cup of chopped onions (or onion powder, if you prefer)
about 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
about 2 cups grated cheddar cheese (i use "mild")
Cook egg noodles according to package directions, al dente
brown ground meat with onions and bell peppers, drain, if necessary
Whisk together soups and water till all is incorporated
Toss everything together (including the cheese), but reserve some for top,
you can either bake this for about 20-25 minutes at 350, or, Microwave till reheated...Top with the remaining cheese during the last 5 minutes of cooking .
P.S.
Page had some wonderful suggestions....and I'm sure I could go on and on too...because I'm sure most of us remember those "lean" days...