Ground Beef Casserole

Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, salt, and black pepper in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic to beef; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.

Step 2
Mix tomatoes, tomato sauce, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar into beef and vegetable mixture; season with salt and black pepper. Cook on low until liquid is reduced and flavors have blended, about 45 minutes.

Step 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to a 9×13-inch casserole dish.

Step 5
Spoon cream of mushroom soup over pasta; top with beef and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese on top.

Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and Cheddar cheese is melted, about 45 minutes.