Simple Hamburger Hot Dish

By melanieroe

Prep Time: 25 Min
Total Time: 1 Hr 15 Min
Makes: 6 servings (1 1/3 cups each)


NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 Serving: Calories 410 (Calories from Fat 140); Total Fat 15g (Saturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 1/2g); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 1120mg; Total Carbohydrate 43g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 9g); Protein 24g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 15%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz)
• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup shredded American-Cheddar cheese blend (4 oz)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350°F. 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 tomatoes, 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.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.