Beef and Noodles Au Gratin

12 oz lean ground beef sirloin

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves

1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes

3 oz uncooked broad noodles, cooked according to package directions

1 tsp oregano leaves

1/4 tsp each salt and pepper

1/2 cup shredded low fat cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350.

In a 3 qt saucepan, cook beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat, stirring with wooden spoon to break up meat, until cooked through, 8-10 min. Remove from heat.

Stir in tomatoes, noodles, oregano, salt and pepper.

Spoon into a 1 1/2 qt casserole; sprinkle with cheese.