California Cheeseburger Pasta Casserole |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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It really does taste like a Ca. Cheeseburger! You can skip baking and just serve it staight from the skillet if your short on time. My kids really love it. Ingredients:
1 lb rotini pasta (or similar shaped pasta) |
2 lbs lean ground beef |
1 cup coarsely chopped onion |
3 cups diced tomatoes (about 5-6 small tomatoes) |
14 ounces tomato sauce |
1 1/2 cups milk |
2/3 cup light mayonnaise |
2 tablespoons ketchup |
2 -3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish |
1 1/2-2 teaspoons mustard |
3/4-1 teaspoon pepper |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder |
2 teaspoons oregano |
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided (or shredded american cheese, divided) |
Directions:
1. Prepare pasta according ton package directions; drain. Do NOT rinse.
2. While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion. Drain fat.
3. Return beef and onion mixture to hot skillet. Over low-med heat, stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, milk, mayo, ketchup, relish, mustard, pepper, salt, garlic powder, oregano and 2 1/2 cups cheese. Stir and cook until cheese is melted. Add hot cooked pasta and gently mix together.
4. At this point either:.
5. a) sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; heat through and serve. OR.
6. b) Pour into a 13 x 9 or larger baking dish, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese ans bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
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