Rotel Pasta Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat water to boil the pasta while cooking the ground beef.
2. 2
   Add 1 tablespoon Kosher salt to the water before you add the pasta.
3. 3
   Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat; brown and drain the ground beef.
4. 4
   Add the remaining ingredients (except the cheese).
5. 5
   Once pasta has been cooked and drained, add to the Dutch oven with the meat mixture.
6. 6
   Cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Place the pasta/meat mixture in a greased 9x13 casserole dish.
8. 8
   Top with cheese and place in a 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes till cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. 9
   The spiciness for this dish can easily be cranked up with red pepper flakes and Tabasco.