Step 1

FIRST STEP:Preheat the oven to 375*

Step 3

Lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan

Step 5

SECOND STEP:Cook the pasta according to directions on the pack

Step 7

Heat the oil in a large skillet and saute the onions and green bell pepper

Step 9

THIRD STEP:Add the ground beef and cook until browned and thoroughly cooked

Step 11

Add in the two cans of soup mix and 1 can of milk

Step 13

Stir well to combine

Step 15

FOURTH STEP:Add the mushrooms and the thyme

Step 17

Stir in 3 cups of the shredded cheese

Step 19

FIFTH STEP:Season with salt and pepper and spread into the baking pan

Step 21

In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the bread crumbs.

Step 23

SIXTH STEP:Mix in the remaining cheese

Step 25

Sprinkle evenly over the casserole

Step 27

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is crispy and lightly browned.

Step 29

Enjoy!