Beef, Macaroni & Cheese Casserole

To have more time in the evenings to do important things (such as going to the gym), Ben and I are attempting to make more crock pot meals and casseroles. Here is a great new meal he found in a recipe forum that we tried this weekend.

1 lb. Ground Sirloin
16 oz. Tomato Sauce
1 pkg. Onion Soup Mix
6-8 oz. Pasta of Choice (twist trio)
2 cups Shredded Cheddar

While cooking pasta, brown ground beef in a large sauce pan. Add tomato sauce and onion soup mix to browned beef and simmer for 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Combine meat mixture with pasta and mix gently in casserole dish. Top w/second cup of cheese and bake at 350 for 30 minutes (half covered, half uncovered). Makes 6 generous servings.