Overnight Rotini Bake

By nancyjcanzi

Preparation

Step 1

| Makes:8 Servings (1 1/4 Cups Each)

Fix and forget this tasty make ahead Italian casserole. A little work the night before and you have yourself a no-fuss, no-muss cheesy beef-and-pasta dinner.

1 pouch (1 ounce) onion soup mix (from 2 pouch package)

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded Italian cheese blend or mozzarella cheese

Cook beef, onion, bell pepper and garlic in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in tomatoes, water, soup mix (dry), Italian seasoning and pasta. Spoon into baking dish.

Heat oven to 375ºF. Bake covered 45 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.