Kids, of any age, who like both pizza and spaghetti will enjoy the taste of the Italian flavors in this classic casserole recipe.
| 6 |
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ounces uncooked dried spaghetti, broken in half |
| 3/4 |
|
pound lean ground beef, pork or turkey |
| 1 |
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medium (1/2 cup) green bell pepper, chopped |
| 1 |
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medium (1/2 cup) onion, chopped |
| 1 |
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(26-ounce) jar garden-style pasta sauce |
| 2 |
|
ounces pepperoni slices |
| 8 |
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ounce slice (2 cups) LAND O LAKES® Deli Mozzarella Cheese, shredded |
Heat oven to 350°F. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, cook ground beef in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned (5 to 6 minutes). Drain off fat. Add green pepper and onion. Continue cooking until vegetables are crisply tender (2 to 3 minutes). Stir in cooked spaghetti and pasta sauce; mix well.
Spoon half of spaghetti mixture into greased 8-inch square baking dish; top with half of pepperoni. Cover with 1 cup cheese. Repeat layering.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until mixture is heated through.
