Pizza Casserole

16oz. box

elbow macaroni or sea shells

1 lb

ground beef

2 jar(s)

(16-oz.size) pizza sauce or make a large pot of homemade pizza sauce

4 Tbsp

olive oil, extra virgin

2 clove

garlic chopped

1 medium

bell pepper diced

1 medium onion diced

1 pkg

mushroom pieces

1 can(s)

4.25 sliced black olives

1 Tbsp

Italian seasoning

1 pkg

pepperioni sliced

12 oz

package of shredded mozzarella cheese

1 c

water

1 Tbsp

oregano, dried

1 can(s)

10 oz. rotel diced tomatoes and chilies this is optional add only if you like spicy

Directions

Step-By-Step

1

 Prepare the pasta as directed remembering to salt the water while boiling macaroni. Drain and set aside in a large mixing bowl

2

 In a large deep skillet brown the ground beef drain and set aside.

3

 In the same skillet over medium heat put in the olive oil and lightly saute the garlic, onion, and bell pepper until a little tender.

4

 Add the sauce, ground beef, Italian seasoning, and the water. Stir together and let simmer about 5 min.

5

 Pour over macaroni add the mushrooms and black olives. Stir all ingredients together pour in a 9x13 deep dish pan.

6

 Cover the top of casserole with the shredded cheese then layer the pepperoni across the top.

7

 Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling. Pepperoni and cheese should look like a pizza when ready.