Rip's Ranch Hand Beef & Cheese Pasta Bake

What is it?

Fourteen ounces of seasoned ground beef, pasta, and melted cheese are mixed in one casserole-style tray in this frozen meal. Instead of separate compartments, everything cooks together, so the cheese melts through the pasta and the beef is distributed throughout rather than layered on top. It's the largest meal in the frozen lineup, which mostly runs smaller. Named for Rip Wheeler, it sits in the brand's range as the beef-and-cheese pasta option, with a format closer to a baked casserole than a saucy skillet pasta. Heat it in the microwave or oven until hot throughout and the cheese is fully melted.