Thursday, July 30, 2009

Pizza Pasta Casserole


Another great freezer meal! This is especially great for families with kids - what kid doesn't like spaghetti sauce mixed with fun-shaped pasta, cheese and topped with pepperoni?! And it is SO easy to assemble! Love that!

Sorry, no step-by-step pictures this time. Just a shot of the finished product.


Pizza Pasta Casserole

INGREDIENTS
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 jars (28 ounces each) spaghetti sauce
• 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked and drained
• 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 8 ounces sliced pepperoni


DIRECTIONS
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta.

Transfer to two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months.

Bake the second casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. I like to write these directions right on the foil so they are helpful wherever they end up!

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