The pepperoni really makes this Easy Pizza Pasta Casserole! I served this with garlic bread and a tossed salad. This makes a lot and generously feeds a family of six!
Yummy waaaay better than hamburger helper but just as easy. This is a real kid pleaser – very cheesy and with the pepperoni topping.
Is this recipe a culinary innovation? No, but it is a five star recipe because it is easy, tastes good, is versatile, and appeals to a wide variety of people.
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Easy Pizza Pasta Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 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
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef, onion, garlic and seasoning in oil. Drain.
- While the beef is browning, cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Stir in the pasta, spaghetti sauce and 3 cups cheese. Place the mixture in 2 greased 9x13x2 inch baking pans or 4 square pans. Sprinkle with the 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.
Enjoy!
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Recipe based on one by Kaarin
Photo by Juju Bee