Main Course: Easy Ground Beef & Pasta Casserole

Easy Ground Beef & Pasta Casserole

Recipe submitted by: meeleend

Recipe Ingredients:

3	cup	uncooked medium shells or mini penne pasta
1	lbs	lean ground chuck or ground round (85-90% lean)
1	cup	chopped onion
1	cup	chopped celery
1	clove	garlic, minced
1/2	tsp	salt
1	can	(14.5oz) diced tomatoes with juice
1	can	(15oz) tomato sauce
2	tsp	granulated sugar
1	cup	shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Recipe Instructions:

1.	Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly spray or grease an 11x7-inch baking dish. Cook pasta according to package directions until just tender; drain well.
2.	In a large skillet over medium heat, saute beef with onion and celery, breaking up with a spoon. Cook, stirring, until almost cooked through.
3.	Add garlic and salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, granulated sugar, and the cooked drained pasta.
4.	Spoon into the prepared baking dish and cover dish tightly with foil. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
5.	Remove foil. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake uncovered for about 5 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

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