Unstuffed Cabbage w/Sauerkraut II

Ingredients

• 1 1-pound-12-ounce can whole tomatoes in juice, chopped
• 1 14-1/2-ounce can sauerkraut, drained
• 1 10-3/4 ounce can tomato soup
• Scant 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 4 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced (about 1/2 small cabbage)
• 1/2 cup white rice, uncooked
• 2 large eggs
• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 16 ounces cooked bow-tie noodles, for serving (optional)