Ingredients

  • 1 lb rotini pasta (or similar shaped pasta)
  • 2 lbs lean ground beef
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 3 cups diced tomatoes (about 5-6 small tomatoes)
  • 14 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 2/3 cup light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 -3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons mustard
  • 3/4 - 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese, DIVIDED (or shredded American cheese, divided)

Method

  • Prepare pasta according ton package directions; drain. Do NOT rinse.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion. Drain fat.
  • Return beef and onion mixture to hot skillet. Over low-med heat, stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, milk, mayo, ketchup, relish, mustard, pepper, salt, garlic powder, oregano and 2 1/2 cups cheese. Stir and cook until cheese is melted. Add hot cooked pasta and gently mix together.
  • At this point either:
  • a) sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese; heat through and serve. OR.
  • b) Pour into a 13" x 9" or larger baking dish, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese ans bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.