Cheeseburger Casserole

• 2 cup uncooked rotelle pasta (any kind will work fine)
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup onions, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp tomato paste ( or 1 cup marinara sauce)
• 28 oz diced tomatoes (or 1 cup fresh diced tomatoes)
• 2 tsp oil
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 2 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Set aside.
4. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente (about 5-7 minutes) and drain well.
5. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat.
6. Add the onions and cook until lightly golden and soft, about 4-5 minutes.
7. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
8. Stir in the beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.
9. Stir in the tomato paste or marinara sauce and tomatoes and mustard.
10. Allow to cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
11. After the pasta and meat are cooked Toss the meat mixture with the pasta and spread it into the prepared dish.
12. Top with the cheddar cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheesy is fully melted and the casserole is boiling in the edges.
13. Remove from oven and Sprinkle the chopped pickles over the top and serve.

rotelle pasta, lean ground beef, onions, garlic, tomato, tomatoes, oil, salt, black pepper, mustard, cheddar cheese, dill pickles

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/367185-cheeseburger-casserole (may not work)