Easy Hamburger Pasta Casserole

 Easy, fast, and yummy.  We really like this casserole!

Hamburger Pasta Casserole

1/2 - 1 lb. medium shell pasta or other individual pasta of choice

1 lb. ground beef

2 cans tomato soup (if you use the full pound of pasta, you may want to add 3 cans)

1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese

Optional seasonings:

Salt and pepper or season salt 

Garlic salt

Onion salt

Preheat oven to 375.  Spray a 13 x 9 pan (you can use a smaller casserole if using only 1/2 lb. of pasta)

Cook the pasta in plenty of salted boiling water according to directions to el dente.  Do not overcook.

While the pasta cooks, brown the beef and season in a large pan. Add seasonings of your choice: salt, pepper, garlic salt, onion salt, seasoning salt, etc.  Add the soups, pasta, 1/2 cup pasta water, and half of each of the cheeses.  Stir well and put in the prepared pan.  Top with the remaining cheese. Cover with foil or casserole lid.  Bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.  Remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes more.  If you want browned cheese, remove the foil and turn on the broiler.  Watch closely!