Simple Hamburger Hot Dish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350 degrees F., cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
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.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar and pasta.
Pour into ungreased 8-inch square (2 quart) glass baking dish.
Cover dish with foil; bake 30-40 minutes or until bubbly around edges.
Sprinkle with cheese; bake uncovered 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.