Pepperoni Casserole Recipe

Preparing this pepperoni casserole may take a little time, but the preparation steps are easy. This dish will make you appreciate Italian cuisine made American style!

• Meal Type: Entree
• Ethnicity: Italian
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: Over 1 hour, less than 1 day

Ingredients

• Pepperoni Slices
• 1 small Onion
• 1 pound Lean Hamburger
• Mild Cheddar Cheese (grated)
• 1 quart Canned Tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (optional)
• 1 large Green Pepper (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon Oregano
• 1 can Tomato Paste (6 oz)
• Rotini Noodles

Directions

1. Brown hamburger. Drain. Add onion, brown sugar, green pepper, oregano, tomato paste and canned tomatoes, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer 1 hour.
2. Boil rotini according to package directions.
3. Stir noodles into mixture. Pour into casserole dish. Place pepperoni slices and cheddar cheese on top.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.