How To: Make Pizza Casserole | QUICK EASY MEAL

How To: Make Pizza Casserole | QUICK EASY MEAL
INGREDIENTS
1 pound ground beef, (or Italian sausage)
½ onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
14 ounce jar pizza sauce
¾ cup water
3 cups rotini pasta, measure before cooking
2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided use
36 slices pepperoni, divided use
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook 3 cups of pasta according to package directions. Drain well. Brown and crumble ground beef with onion, garlic and Italian seasoning. Drain excess grease from ground beef. Start preheating oven to 350F degrees
In a large bowl, mix together pizza sauce and water. Add to the bowl, cooked pasta, 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, cooked ground beef and 20 slices of pepperoni (that have been sliced in half). Stir well. Spray an 8"x 8" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour in pasta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese. Place remaining pepperoni slices on top. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes. Remove aluminum foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes (until cheese is fully melted).