Cheeseburger Casserole

Cheeseburger Casserole

2 cups raw pasta

1 lb. ground beef

1 cup onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 Tbsp. tomato paste or 1 cup marinara sauce

28 ounces diced tomatoes or 1 cup fresh chopped tomato

2 tsp. oil

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

2 Tbsp. mustard

2 cups grated Cheddar cheese

1/4 cup chopped dill pickle

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. 

Cook pasta according to directions.  Drain well. 

2.  Heat oil in skillet; add onions; cook just until softened.  Stir in garlic. Stir in beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper.  Stir in tomato paste (or marinara sauce), tomatoes and mustard.  Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.

3.  Toss meat and pasta together; put into the baking dish.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Bake for about 12 minutes or until bubbly.  Top with pickles and serve.    Serves 6.

Adapted from a recipe from Brunch Time Baker.com