Ground Beef Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Cook and stir beef, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
3. 3
   Add onion, green bell pepper, carrot, and garlic to ground beef; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
4. 4
   Mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce into ground beef-vegetable mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
5. 5
   Cook on low until liquid is reduced and flavors have blended, about 45 minutes.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
7. 7
   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
8. 8
   Cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
9. 9
   Spoon cream of mushroom soup over bow-tie pasta; top with ground beef-tomato mixture.
10. 10
    Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.
11. 11
    Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and Cheddar cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.