Easy Pizza Pasta Casserole (OAMC) |
|
 |
Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 20 |
|
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 clove garlic, 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:
1. Brown ground beef, onion, garlic and seasoning in oil.
2. Drain.
3. Stir in pasta, spaghetti sauce and 3 cups cheese.
4. Place mixture in 2 greased 9x13x2 inch baking pans or 4 square pans.
5. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
6. Top with pepperoni.
7. Cover and freeze up to 3 months.
8. To cook now: Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until heated through.
9. To bake frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, till hot.
|
|