Simple Hamburger Pasta Casserole - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion, garlic powder and salt over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked.
Stir in tomatoes and pasta. Pour into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
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.
Slightly under cook the rotini for perfect pasta in casseroles.
To spice things up Use 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles instead of plain diced tomatoes.
You can also substitute one can of diced tomatoes with tomato sauce.