Pepperoni Pasta Casserole: Easy Dinner Recipe

#tastycooking #recipe #casserole This quick and easy Italian flavored casserole is the perfect weekday dinner. Pepperoni Macaroni Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 lb ground beef** 1/2 cup chopped onion (optional) 1 can (14oz) pizza sauce 1 can (15oz) tomato sauce 1/3 cup milk 1/4 tsp garlic powder or garlic salt 2 oz sliced pepperoni, halved 2 oz sliced black olives 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Sprinkle Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste ** 1lb Italian ground sausage can be substituted for ground beef. It makes this a more flavorful recipe. Directions: 1. Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain. Set aside. 2. Brown ground beef and onions over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. 3. Combine the pizza sauce, tomato sauce, and milk in a large bowl. Add the pepperoni and black olives. Stir. Add 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese and stir. 4. Add the ground beef and macaroni. Stir well and then add the remaining mozzarella cheese. Combine. 5. Grease a 13x9" pan. Transfer the contents of the bowl to the casserole dish. Top with Parmesan cheese.  6. Bake uncovered in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes. Serve immediately. Serves 8