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