Pizza Pasta Casserole

By CandyH

Add red or green peppers, mushrooms or whatever you like to this easy recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef (could use Italian sausage)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked and drained
• 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 8 ounces sliced pepperoni (could use turkey pepperoni)

Preparation

Step 1

1.In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta.

2. Transfer to two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months.

3. Bake the second casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

4.To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 casseroles (8-10 servings each).