Chili Pasta Casserole

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 can (15 oz) vegetarian chili with beans
1 can (14 1/2 oz) Italian style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
8 oz. cooked pasta

Cook ground beef and onion in large skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Brown beef until no longer pink. Drain fat. Stir in chili, tomatoes with juice, 1 cup cheddar cheese, sour cream, chili powder and garlic powder.

Add chili mixture to pasta and stir until pasta is coated. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

To Freeze: Freeze in oven ready container.

To Reheat: Defrost. Cook for 30 minutes at 350 degrees, or until hot and bubbly. Triple time from frozen.