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Easy Pizza Pasta Casserole (OAMC)

"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

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

Directions

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

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