Cheeseburger Casserole

CHEESEBURGER CASSEROLE

2 cups  Rotini Pasta
2 teaspoons  Canola Oil
1 1/2 cups  Onions (finely chopped)
1 Garlic clove (finely chopped)
1 pound  Ground Beef (95% lean)
3/4 teaspoon  Salt
1/2 teaspoon  Black Pepper
2 tablespoons  Tomato Paste
28 ounces  Low-Sodium Diced Tomatoes
2 tablespoons  Dijon Mustard
2 cups  Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese (grated)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain well. 

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the beef and cook until browned; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomato paste, then add the tomatoes and mustard. Let the mixture bubble gently until it is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. 

Toss the meat mixture with the pasta and spread it into the prepared dish. Top with the cheddar and bake until the cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. 

Submitted by: Christine