Pasta Casserole

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 15
Yield: 15 servings

Description

A pasta casserole made with red sauce, ground beef, onions, bell pepper, pepperoni, and cheese.

Ingredients

16 ounces dry fusilli/spiral pasta
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
48 ounces canned tomato sauce
4 ounces pepperoni sausage, sliced
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3 In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain.
4 Combine in a 9x13 inch casserole dish: pasta, ground beef, bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce and pepperoni; blend well. Top with shredded cheese.
5 Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.