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PIZZA CASSEROLE

List of Ingredients




PIZZA CASSEROLE

1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage (I use hot Italian
Sausage)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tsp garlic, chopped (I use a little more)
1/2 pound sliced pepperoni
1 can (4 oz) or more sliced mushrooms, drained
1 jar (32 oz) spaghetti sauce (28 oz works)
3 cups rigatoni or other small pasta, cooked and drained
2 cups (8oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
*crushed red pepper flakes (optional & to taste)

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic powder until
meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in pepperoni,
pepper flakes, mushrooms and spaghetti sauce. Place noodles in a greased
l3-in. x 9- in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with the beef mixture; sprinkle
with cheese. I like to add thin strips of pepperoni on top of the
cheese. These get nice and crunchy when baked. Bake uncovered, at 375
degrees for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for l0 minutes before
serving. Yield: 8-l0 servings

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