Kids & Adults Alike Love This Pizza Casserole

I served two of these when we celebrated Leaa & Nicole's birthdays. Each had pepperoni but one was stuffed with hamburger and the other with Italian sausage. For the record, the hamburger was the casserole of choice which was great for me because I loved the Italian sausage :) The recipe follows...

Pizza Casserole

1: LB. Bow Tie Pasta
1: LB. Hamburger (Sausage, Ham, Whatever You Like)
1: Large Onion; Sliced, Lightly Saute'
2: 26 Ounce Jars Of Pizza Sauce (You Can Use Spaghetti Sauce)
1: Cup Fresh Mushrooms; Sliced, Lightly Saute'
1/2 To 1: Lb. Sliced Pepperoni
3: 8 Ounce Bags Of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
6: Tablespoons Of Grated Parmesan Cheese
1: Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1: Teaspoon Dried Oregano

Directions:

1. Cook Pasta According To Directions
2. Cook Hamburger (Sausage) With Garlic Powder, Oregano, Onion & Mushrooms Until Juices Run Clear
3. Lightly Coat A 9x13 Pan With Pizza Sauce
4. Layer Ingredients In Order:
5. 1st Layer; 1/3 Of Pasta, 1/3 Of Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Parmesan Cheese, 1/3 Hamburger, 1 Bag Of Mozzarella Cheese
6. 2nd Layer: Repeat With Half Remaining Ingredients
7. 3rd Layer: Repeat Using Remaining Ingredients
8. Completely Cover Top With Pepperoni Slices
9. Bake At 375 Degrees F For 40 Minutes (Adjust Time For Your Oven)
10. Allow To Stand For 5 Minutes Before Serving

Notes: The recipe originally called for adding an additional 1/2 LB. of Ham, DD Leaa substituted mushrooms in place of the 1/2 LB. of Ham. I will be doing the same. You also might consider using Canadian Bacon in this recipe. Yum...
Also note that this recipe when assembled will weigh a TON! Experiment. Have fun and remember to share with me your results.

Leaa recently prepared and froze this casserole and the Shepherd's Pie recipe for a girlfriend who is scheduled for a cesarean birth November 12. Both do freeze well and you might think about doing the same thing before heading to China to have meals ready for when you first get home.

Peace
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