Cheeseburger Casserole

1.25 lb ground turkey or beef
1 15oz box of pasta
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
29 oz canned diced tomatoes, drained
2 tbsp ketchup
3 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp ground black pepper
2 C shredded cheddar cheese




1. Cook onion and garlic in a skillet with olive oil until translucent
2. Add ground meat and cook until browned
3. While meat browns, cook pasta according to the box to al dente
4. Add ketchup, mustard, pepper and tomatoes to the meat and stir well to incorporate
5. Mix cooked pasta with meat mixture and stir well to incorporate
6. Transfer to 9x13 baking sheet, and cover with cheese
7. Bake at 350 covered for 15 minutes
8. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes

To freeze:
1. Follow steps 1-5
2. Transfer to a freezable casserole dish and cover with cheese
3. To cook, let thaw completely
4. Bake at 350 covered for 15 minutes
5. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes