Simple Hamburger Pasta Casserole

Submitted by kelinsplace

"This is a slightly modified Pillsbury Bake Off Recipes. Very easy to make"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• 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 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
3. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion, garlic powder and salt over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked.
4. Stir in tomatoes and pasta. Pour into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
5. 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.
6. Slightly under cook the rotini for perfect pasta in casseroles.
7. To spice things up Use 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles instead of plain diced tomatoes.
8. You can also substitute one can of diced tomatoes with tomato sauce.