Hamburger Hot Dish

Tasty and simple...

ingredients

3 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans original RO*TEL (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1
Heat oven to 350°. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion, garlic powder and salt over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
3
Stir in RO*TEL, tomato sauce, sugar and pasta. Pour into ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish.
4
Cover dish with foil. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until bubbly around edges. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

notes

This is a modification of the original recipe, which used 14.5 ounces of plain diced tomatoes and 15 ounces of tomato sauce. It's quite a bit spicier this way.

Source: Pillsbury Classic Cookbooks #311