Easy Noodle Casserole
["1 lb. ground beef", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "6 oz. (3 c.) medium noodles, cooked and drained", "1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes", "1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste", "1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese", "1 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. dried basil, crushed", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1/2 c. ripe olives (optional)"]
["Cook meat and onion in a large skillet until onion is tender. Stir in noodles, tomato paste, tomatoes, 1 cup shredded cheese, seasonings and olives.", "Turn into 2-quart casserole dish.", "Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes or until hot.", "Serves 6."]
["ground beef", "onion", "noodles", "tomatoes", "tomato paste", "Cheddar cheese", "salt", "dried basil", "pepper", "ripe olives"]