Cooking ahead

[DianaB]

I have a recipe for a hamburger casserole that's been in my family for a long time and is one of our favorites. It's called Marchetti.

1 1/2 lbs. hamburger
1 whole onion (chopped)
1/3 pkg. Krinkle noodles (or any kind of wavy noodle), cooked
1 can tomato soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 small can of mushroom pieces, drained (optional)
1 1/2 c. grated American cheese (or Velveeta)
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Brown hamburger and onion. Drain grease off (rinse if desired). Add cooked noodles and remaining ingredients, except 1/2 c. cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Put into a large casserole dish (that's been sprayed with non-stick spray) and sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake 30-45 minutes at 350*. Serves 6-8.