Name: Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 16 ounces dry fusilli/spiral pasta; 1.5 pounds lean ground beef; 2 green bell peppers, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 48 ounces canned tomato sauce; 4 ounces pepperoni sausage, sliced; 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

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Pasta Casserole

Oct 7, 2023
by Kendrick Haag
- 4.3 / 5 ( 63 Ratings)
42 Likes

PREP TIME

30 mins
COOK TIME

35 mins
TOTAL TIME

1 hrs 5 mins
SERVING

15 People
VIEWS

190

This hearty and comforting pasta casserole is a delightful symphony of flavors, featuring a rich tomato sauce, savory ground beef, vibrant vegetables, spicy pepperoni, and a generous blanket of melted Italian cheese. It's the perfect dish for a cozy weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

16 ounces dry fusilli/spiral pasta

1.5 pounds lean ground beef

2 green bell peppers, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

48 ounces canned tomato sauce

4 ounces pepperoni sausage, sliced

2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

29 g
Cholesterol

47 mg
Fiber

3 g
Protein

19 g
Saturated Fat

6 g
Sodium

751 mg
Sugar

6 g
Fat

15 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02 Step

Recipe View 15 mins 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. (15 minutes)

03 Step

Recipe View 10 mins In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows; drain. (10 minutes)

04 Step

Recipe View 5 mins Combine in a 9x13 inch casserole dish: pasta, ground beef, bell pepper, onion, tomato sauce and pepperoni; blend well. Top with shredded cheese. (5 minutes)

05 Step

Recipe View 35 mins Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through. (35 minutes)

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce.
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or Italian sausage for the ground beef.
A sprinkle of fresh herbs like basil or oregano after baking adds a touch of freshness.
Try using different types of pasta, such as penne or rotini, for a unique twist.
Add some mushrooms for extra flavor.

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