Pizza Pasta Casserole

Ingredients

• Rotini (8 oz)
• Hormel Pillow Pak Sliced Turkey Pepperoni (2 oz)
• Ground Beef (16 oz)
• Tomato Sauce (24 oz)
• Mozzarella Cheese (3 oz)
• Italian Seasoning (1 tbsp)
• Garlic Powder (1 tsp)
• Onion Powder (1 tsp)
• Salt (0.25 tsp)
• Black Pepper (0.25 tsp, ground)
• Crushed Red Pepper (1 tsp)
• Basil (5 leaves)

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Add all of the seasonings (italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, & pepper) to a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4. Heat a large pot of salted water on the stovetop.
5. Cook pasta following the directions on the box. Strain & set aside.
6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Add the ground beef. Cook until no pink, about 7 minutes.
8. Add seasoning mixture to the meat. Mix to coat. Take off heat.
9. In a large bowl, add the cooked noodles, cooked meat and pasta sauce. Stir together well.
10. Grease a large casserole dish.
11. Pour in the pizza pasta mixture.
12. Layer with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
13. Bake at 350 for 15 mins.
14. Top with red pepper flakes and fresh basil.
15. Enjoy!