Tater Tot Casserole

1 bag frozen tater tots
1-2 can cream of mushroom soup
1 lb hamburger, ground and drained
1-2 soup can of milk

Mix soup and milk together (I like more sauce so I do 2 cans of soup and milk).  Put a layer of tater tots on the bottom of a 9x13 greased pan.  Layer hamburger on top and then spread half soup mix on top.  Repeat the layers.  Bake at 350*F for about 1 hr or until hot and bubbly.

*Can freeze entire casserole or half before baking.  Baking time will vary when frozen.

Minestrone Soup

From Mom:

1lb Hamburger or sausage, browned
1 (28oz) can tomatoes, blended or 1qt tomato juice
16oz tomato sauce
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tbsp italian seasoning
2 lg carrots, peeled and sliced
2 beef bullion cubes
Combine above ingredients in large pot.  Bring to boil.  Cover, simmer 20 minutes.

Add (drain):
1 (16oz) can green beans
1 (15oz) can kidney beans
1 (15oz) can garbonzo beans
Bring to a boil. Add:
1 1/4 c. mostaccioli macaroni, uncooked

Cook 15-20 minutes until macaroni is tender.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

*Recipe can be halved or can freeze half before adding mostaccioli*

Pizza Pasta Casserole

from:   http://freezermealsforus.blogspot.com

2 lbs ground beef - I just used one pkg ground beef (a little over 1lb) and it was plenty!
1 large onion chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (26 once) jars spaghetti sauce
16 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained
5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
8 ounces sliced pepperoni

Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic in oil. Drain. Stir in pasta, seasoning, spaghetti sauce, and 3 cups cheese. Place mixture in 2 greased 9x13 pans or 2 8x8 pans. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with pepperoni (I would mix the pepperoni in when you put the pasta in so it is throughout!). Cover and freeze or bake uncovered at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.  I froze one 8x8 pan and cooked the other one.  I like to add parmesan cheese too!