Texas Casserole

"Try to stay as close to measuring and ingredients as possible."--Mama Mouse

1 pound ground beef
1 (16-ounce) can tomatoes
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
pepper to taste
2 cloves crushed garlic, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (8-ounce) package thin noodles
1 cup sour cream
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
6 small green onions (with tops), chopped
1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated

Brown meat. Combine with tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic. Simmer 10 minutes. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. To noodles add sour cream, cream cheese, and onions. Beginning with meat mixture, alternate layers of meat mixture with layers of cheese-noodle mixture in a casserole. Top with Cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 40 minutes.

[Number of servings not given, but probably serves 4 to 6.]

(from Joni)