Easy Pizza Pasta Casserole (OAMC)

• ground beef or 2 lbs ground venison↗2 lbs
• large onion↗1

  chopped

• garlic clove↗1

  minced

• italian seasoning↗1 teaspoon
• olive oil↗2 tablespoons
• spaghetti sauce↗2 ounce

  jars

• rotini pasta16 ounces

  cooked and drained

• shredded mozzarella cheese (20 oz)5 cups
• sliced pepperoni8 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Brown ground beef, onion, garlic and seasoning in oil.

2. 2

   Drain.

3. 3

   While beef is browning, cook pasta according to the packaging

4. 4

   Stir in pasta, spaghetti sauce and 3 cups cheese.

5. 5

   Place mixture in 2 greased 9x13x2 inch baking pans or 4 square pans.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.

7. 7

   Top with pepperoni.

8. 8

   Cover and freeze up to 3 months.

9. 9

   To cook now: Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until heated through.

10. 10

    To bake frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, till hot.