Baked Pizza Pasta (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Pasta
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1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage)
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½ onion, diced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
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14 ounce jar pizza sauce
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¾ cup water
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3 cups rotini pasta, measure before cooking
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2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided use
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36 slices pepperoni, divided use
# Let's Cook!:
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
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Brown ground beef with onion, garlic and Italian seasoning. Drain excess grease.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix pizza sauce and water.
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Add cooked pasta, 1½ cups mozzarella, cooked meat and 20 slices of pepperoni (cut in half) to sauce mixture. Stir well.
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Pour mixture into greased 9x9-inch baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and pepperoni slices.
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Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5-10 minutes more until cheese is fully melted.
# Cook's Notes:
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Can substitute Italian sausage for ground beef
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Add other pizza toppings like mushrooms or bell peppers
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Great for using leftover pasta