Cheeseburger Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups uncooked pasta (elbow macaroni or shells)
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
• Chopped pickles or green onions for garnish (optional)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until browned; drain excess grease.
4. Stir in garlic and cook about 30 seconds.
5. Add diced tomatoes, cream of mushroom soup, milk, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
6. Stir in the cooked pasta and 1½ cups of the cheddar cheese.
7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cheddar and the mozzarella.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly with melted cheese.
9. Garnish with chopped pickles or green onions if desired, and serve.