Pasta Casserole

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

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 318 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 16 ounces dry fusilli/spiral pasta
• 48 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 4 ounces pepperoni sausage, sliced
• 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 3

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain.

Step 4

Combine in a 9x13 inch casserole dish: pasta, ground beef, bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce and pepperoni; blend well. Top with shredded cheese.

Step 5

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.