Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 can (10 Oz. Can) Rotel
  • 1 can (8 Oz. Can) Tomato Sauce
  • 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cavender's Seasoning
  • 1 dash Garlic Salt
  • 1 dash Lawry's Seasoned Salt
  • 8 ounces, weight Penne Pasta
  • 1 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
  • 8 ounces, weight Monterey Jack Cheese

Method

  • Heat water to boil the pasta while cooking the ground beef.
  • Add 1 tablespoon Kosher salt to the water before you add the pasta.
  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat; brown and drain the ground beef.
  • Add the remaining ingredients (except the cheese).
  • Once pasta has been cooked and drained, add to the Dutch oven with the meat mixture.
  • Cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Place the pasta/meat mixture in a greased 9x13 casserole dish.
  • Top with cheese and place in a 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes till cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • The spiciness for this dish can easily be cranked up with red pepper flakes and Tabasco.