Easy Pizza Pasta Casserole (OAMC)

o  2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground venison

o  1 large onion , chopped

o  1 clove garlic , minced

o  1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

o  2 tablespoons olive oil

o  2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

o  16 ounces rotini pasta , cooked and drained

o  5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (20 oz)

o  8 ounces sliced pepperoni

 

 

Directions to Prepare

·       Brown grounde beef , onion , garlic and seasoning in oil

 

·       Drain

 

·       Stir in pasta , spaghetti sauce and 3 cups cheese.

 

·       Place mixture in 2 greased 9*13*2 inch baking pans or 4 square pans.

·       Sprinklr with 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.