Macaroni Pizza Casserole

• macaroni↗1 1⁄4 cups
• ground beef↗1⁄2 lb
• onion, chopped↗1 1
• garlic cloves, minced↗3 3
• green pepper, chopped and divided↗1 1
• sliced fresh mushrooms, divided2 2
• (14 ounce) can pizza sauce↗1 1
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• dried oregano↗1 teaspoon
• eggs, beaten↗2 2
• cup grated parmesan cheese1⁄4 1⁄4
• cup grated mozzarella cheese↗1 1
• tomatoes, sliced↗1 1
• black olives, pitted↗8 8

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook macaroni until just tender, drain.

2. 2

   In large skillet, brown meat with onion, garlic, 1/2 of the green pepper, 1 1/2 cups mushrooms; drain off fat.

3. 3

   Stir in pizza sauce, oregano and salt; simmer for 5 minute.

4. 4

   Combine eggs, parmesan cheese and macaroni.

5. 5

   Cover bottom of greased 13 x 9 baking dish with macaroni mixture.

6. 6

   Spoon meat mixture evenly over macaroni; top with mozzarella plus remaining green pepper and mushrooms, tomato and olives.

7. 7

   Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

9. 9

   Note: Any toppings can be used; the ones listed just happen to be our favorites.