This is a quick, easy and economical casserole to make on those busy nights. It will become a family favorite even for your picky eaters.
1 lb. box medium pasta shells
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 - 10 oz. cans tomato soup
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 c. pasta cooking water
garlic powder, to taste
salt and pepper, to taste
Cook and drain the pasta shells according to the package directions , about 8 minutes, reserving 1/2 c. pasta cooking water.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
In a large skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef; discard grease; season with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Add pasta, tomato soup, reserved pasta water and just HALF of the cheeses to the skillet; stir; cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish; top with the remaining cheeses. Cover with aluminum foil.
Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil; bake for another 10 minutes. If desired, turn the broiler on for the last 2-3 minutes to brown the cheeses.
Serve immediately.
8 servings.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.