Pizza Pasta Casserole

Ingredients:
 2 pounds ground beef
 1 large onion, chopped
 3-1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked and drained
 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
 8 ounces sliced pepperoni

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta.

Transfer to two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange pepperoni over the top.

Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months.

Bake the second casserole, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 casseroles (8-10 servings each).

In SisterSpeak, June 2013.