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Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole

Rotini, seasoned beef, tomatoes, mustard, cheddar, and pickles bake together for a hearty cheeseburger-inspired casserole.

$1.31per serving $
35 minstart to table
9servings

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups 6 oz uncooked rotini pasta
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups onions
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 2 cups reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles

Steps

  1. Boil the rotini in a large pot of salted water for 8 to 10 minutes, then drain.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onions and garlic for 3 minutes.
  3. Add the beef, salt, and pepper, then cook for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 160 F.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and mustard, then simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Mix in the pasta and half the cheddar, transfer to a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish, and top with the remaining cheddar and pickles.
  6. Bake at 375 F for 10 minutes until the cheese melts.

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