Pizza Noodle Bake

Name: Pizza Noodle Bake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 10 ounces uncooked egg noodles; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

Here’s a family-pleasing casserole that comes together in a snap, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Double the recipe and freeze one for later! —Bernice Knutson, Soldier, Iowa

Ingredients

10 ounces uncooked egg noodles
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni

Directions

1. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking the meat into crumbles; drain. Add pizza sauce and mushrooms; heat through.
2. Drain the noodles. In a greased 13x9-in. baking dish, layer half the noodles, half the beef mixture, 1/2 cup of each cheese and half the pepperoni. Repeat the layers. Cover and bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 644 calories, 33g fat (15g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 913mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 43g protein.

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