preheat oven to 350°F

boil noodles in a large pot until tender

While the noodles are cooking, brown ground beef, onion, 1 tablespoon garlic powder

remove grease

Add remaining ingredients except shredded cheese

simmer on medium low for 10-15 minutes

mix in 1/2 cup shredded cheese

in an 8x10 pan lay 3 noodles, top with 1/3 of the meat mixture.

repeat 2 more times

top with the remaining shredded cheese

bake for 1 hour