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
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.
