Pork and Noodle Bake

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 1/2 to 3 pounds boneless pork loin or other lean pork, trimmed and cut into small cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup thinly sliced celery
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme, crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups uncooked wide noodles
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms
• 1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimiento, drained
• 1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• buttered soft bread crumbs

PREPARATION: