Whenever I ask Will what he wants me to make when I am planning meals for the week, he always says Pizza Casserole. So I made it for him today. He also requested, "Please have it ready after school."
This is super easy and very kid friendly. This version makes a ton - two big pans. You can half it for a smaller group. I may freeze one and save for this weekend's Super Bowl Party! Will be bloggin on that next week....
Pizza Casserole:
(Note: for a lighter version, use turkey pepperoni, low fat cheese and whole wheat pasta)
2 lb ground beef
2 T dehydrated onions, minced
4 small cans tomato sauce
1/2 C water
1/2 t garlic salt
1 t dried basil
1/2 t dried oregano
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
3 oz of sliced pepperoni
4 C shredded mozzarella cheese
2 packages elbow macaroni
This is super easy and very kid friendly. This version makes a ton - two big pans. You can half it for a smaller group. I may freeze one and save for this weekend's Super Bowl Party! Will be bloggin on that next week....
Pizza Casserole:
(Note: for a lighter version, use turkey pepperoni, low fat cheese and whole wheat pasta)
2 lb ground beef
2 T dehydrated onions, minced
4 small cans tomato sauce
1/2 C water
1/2 t garlic salt
1 t dried basil
1/2 t dried oregano
1/2 t salt
1/2 t pepper
3 oz of sliced pepperoni
4 C shredded mozzarella cheese
2 packages elbow macaroni
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Drain.
- Add minced onion, tomato sauce, water, garlic salt, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed.
- Add pasta to meat mixture.
- In two large pans, assemble the casserole in two layers. Start with the the meat/pasta mixture, followed by 1 C cheese and cover with pepperoni.
- Cover pans with aluminum foil and cook for 30 mins in 350 degree pre-heated oven.
