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EASY PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE

This is a kid pleaser-very cheesy and topped with pepperoni. It makes 2 large (9x13) casseroles or 4 small ones; I often divide it in fourths and freeze 3. This originally came from TOH's Quick Cooking.

Ingredients

  • 2lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground venison
  • 1large onion, chopped
  • 1garlic clove, minced
  • 1teaspoon italian seasoning
  • 2tablespoons olive oil
  • 2(26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
  • 16ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained
  • 5cups shredded mozzarella cheese (20 oz)
  • 8ounces sliced pepperoni

Direction

  1. Brown ground beef, onion, garlic and seasoning in oil.
  2. Drain.
  3. While beef is browning, cook pasta according to the packaging
  4. Stir in pasta, spaghetti sauce and 3 cups cheese.
  5. Place mixture in 2 greased 9x13x2 inch baking pans or 4 square pans.
  6. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
  7. Top with pepperoni.
  8. Cover and freeze up to 3 months.
  9. To cook now: Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until heated through.
  10. To bake frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, till hot.