Simple Hamburger Hot Dish

• 3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (American-Cheddar cheese blend recommended)

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F., cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion, garlic powder and salt over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar and pasta.
4. Pour into ungreased 8-inch square (2 quart) glass baking dish.
5. Cover dish with foil; bake 30-40 minutes or until bubbly around edges.
6. Sprinkle with cheese; bake uncovered 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

rotini pasta, lean ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/simple-hamburger-hot-dish-268463 (may not work)