Hamburger Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked macaroni or bite-size pasta
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef
• 2 cups prepared Tomato Soup or Marinara Sauce
• 1 pkg Tomato Soup Seasoning
• 1 can (6 oz/156 ml) tomato paste
• 4 cups water
• 2 tbsp heavy cream, optional
• 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (28 oz/796 ml) crushed tomatoes
• 3 tbsp Marinara Sauce Mix
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

1. Cook pasta in a large pot according to package directions. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, place beef in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover; microwave on high 4 min, or until beef is cooked through. Once cooked, carefully drain excess liquid from steamer. Use Ground Meat Separator to break up chunks.
3. Add cooked pasta and soup to Steamer; stir to combine. Top with cheese. Microwave, uncovered, 3 min, or until casserole is heated through and cheese is bubbly.
4. Let casserole rest, uncovered, 5 min, before serving.