Here is the first casserole I learned to make in Home Ec. class. It was the first casserole ever made in my grandmother's kitchen. I loved it. It's very good and makes a lot. You can add bell pepper, garlic, and use cream corn and any cheese you like.
Tallarene
3 Tablespoons butter
1 medium size onion, minced
1 lb. ground beef
1-10 1/2 oz. can tomatoe soup
1 1/2 cups cold water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups uncooked wide noodles
1 can whole corn
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Melt butter; add onion and saute over low heat until onion is tender. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Add tomatoe soup, water, salt, noodles, and corn. Mix; cover and cook slowly 10 minutes. Sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese. Cover; steam 25 - 30 minutes.