Noodles Neapolitan

Bake at 350F for 30 minutes. Makes 4 servings

1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)

2 cloves of garlic, minced

2 tablespoons salad oil or olive oil

2 cans (about 1 pound each) tomatoes

1 can tomato paste

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon basil

1/8 teaspoon oregano

1 package (8 ounces) wide noodles

1 package (8 ounces) Muenster - or brick-cheese slices

1. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in large saucepan over low heat, 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender.

2. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, basil, and oregano; stir to blend; bring to boiling; reduce heat; cover; simmer 1 1/2 hours, or until mixture is about as thick as chili sauce.

3. Cook noodles in large amount of boiling salted water until tender; drain well in strainer or colander.

4. Arrange alternate layers of noodles, tomato sauce, and cheese slices in greased 2-quart baking dish.

5. Bake in moderate oven (350F) 30 minutes, or until sauce bubbles around edges and cheese melts.