Cheeseburger Casserole

I knew this recipe was a keeper when our pickiest eater took two bites, and then gave me permission to make this dish again! I found it on skinnytaste.com. It was delicious, but I didn't get a photo before we dug into this tasty meal. You'll have to trust me without a photo -- this is a good one!

Cheeseburger Casserole

2 c. uncooked rotini pasta (use brown rice pasta for GF)
2 tsp oil
1 1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
1 lb ground beef
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 Tbsp tomato paste
28 oz diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 c. chopped dill pickles

Cook pasta and drain. Heat oil over medium-low heat and add onions, cooking until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add meat and brown, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes and mustard. Let mixture bubble until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.

Toss the meat mixture with the pasta and spread into greased 9x13 baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese and bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle chopped pickles over the top and serve.