Cheesy Italian Casserole

by Gloria

Prep time: 0:15 Overall time: 2:00

SERVINGS

6 to 8 servings scale / convert

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. sliced pepperoni
1 onion, diced
1 pkg. rigatoni noodles, uncooked
1 jar Prego spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook hamburger and pepperoni in large skillet until hamburger is brown. Drain well. Return to heat and add onion. Cook until onion is transparent.

Pour mixture into 13x9x2-inch baking dish and stir in rigatoni noodles. Pour spaghetti sauce over mixture. Fill jar 3/4 full of water; add to mixture and stir well. Make sure all noodles are covered. Cover tightly and bake for 1-1/2 hours at 350°F. Remove from oven, sprinkle cheese over top and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Serve hot.

CHEF COMMENTS

This is great served with a salad and hot crusty bread.

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