Simple Hamburger Pasta Casserole
Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotini pasta (8 oz, uncooked)
- 1 lb lean ground beef (at least 80%)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
Directions
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion, garlic powder and salt over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked.
- Stir in tomatoes and pasta. Pour into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
- Cover dish with foil. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Cover with cheese. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
- Slightly under cook the rotini for perfect pasta in casseroles.
- To spice things up Use 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles instead of plain diced tomatoes.
- You can also substitute one can of diced tomatoes with tomato sauce.
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