Hamburger Hot Dish Casserole

uncooked rotini, penne or other short cut pasta

cooking oil (canola, vegetable, olive oil or butter)

chopped onion

chopped bell pepper

chopped garlic

ground beef

of Rotel,undrained, or (may substitute 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained)

of tomato sauce

beef broth

granulated sugar , optional

kosher salt , or to taste

freshly cracked black pepper , or to taste

Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama) , or to taste, optional

dried parsley

shredded cheddar cheese