Ingredients:
1 package penne pasta
Water, as needed
2 pounds ground beef
½ tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or chili powder)
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
How To Make Simple Baked Beef and Pasta Casserole:
Cook the pasta following the directions on the package and drain it
Meanwhile you can cook the meat in the oil in a skillet until cooked through
Drain off any excess fat
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
Turn the heat down on the stove and mix in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper or chili powder, cream cheese, and half the shredded cheddar
Combine the pasta with the beef mixture
Pour this into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar on top
Bake for 15 minutes
Serve hot