Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
2 cups uncooked pasta (elbows or rotini work well)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Optional: 1 cup diced pickles, for topping

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic, breaking up meat, until cooked through. Drain fat if needed.
Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted water for 2 minutes less than package directions; drain.
Combine beef/tomato mixture with cooked pasta and 1½ cups cheese. Mix well.
Spread into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining ½ cup cheese.
Bake 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted. Add diced pickles if desired before serving!

Tip:
“These easy recipes, brings all your favorite cheeseburger flavors to the table—plus a cool, tangy cucumber salad on the side! What are your favorite main and side combos?”

Creamy Cucumber Salad

Ingredients:

2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup sour cream
2 tbsp mayonnaise (optional for extra creaminess)
1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
½ tsp dried dill (or 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill)
Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions:

In a large bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayo, vinegar (or lemon juice), sugar, dill, salt, and pepper.
Add sliced cucumbers and onion. Toss until well coated.
Chill for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold.