Cheesy Hamburger Casserole (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 2 cups cooked pasta (any short shape)

→ Sauce Base

04 - 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
05 - 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
06 - 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. This comforting casserole is going to be a family favorite!
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, breaking up the meat as you go, until the beef is completely browned and the onion is soft and translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
03 - Stir the diced tomatoes (with their juice), cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture. Let everything simmer together for a couple minutes so the flavors can meld.
04 - Fold in your cooked pasta, making sure every piece gets coated with that delicious, creamy sauce. The mixture should look rich and well combined.
05 - Transfer the entire mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top - don't be shy with the cheese!
06 - Pop the casserole in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and starting to turn golden brown around the edges.
07 - Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving - this helps it set up and makes it easier to scoop. Serve hot and watch everyone come back for seconds!

# Notes:

01 - This hearty casserole is the ultimate comfort food - creamy, cheesy, and satisfying for the whole family.
02 - You can easily customize this by adding vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or frozen corn.
03 - Make it ahead by assembling everything except the cheese, then refrigerate and add cheese before baking.
04 - Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave and taste just as good the next day.
05 - Use any short pasta shape you have on hand - penne, rotini, or elbow macaroni all work perfectly.

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