Ingredients

  • 2 cup uncooked rotelle pasta (any kind will work fine)
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup onions, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste ( or 1 cup marinara sauce)
  • 28 oz diced tomatoes (or 1 cup fresh diced tomatoes)
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 cup cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Set aside.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente (about 5-7 minutes) and drain well.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-low heat.
  • Add the onions and cook until lightly golden and soft, about 4-5 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 or marinara sauce and tomatoes and mustard.
  • Allow to cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • After the pasta and meat are cooked Toss the meat mixture with the pasta and spread it into the prepared dish.
  • Top with the cheddar cheese and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheesy is fully melted and the casserole is boiling in the edges.
  • Remove from oven and Sprinkle the chopped pickles over the top and serve.