Shelly's Recipe

PIZZA MACARONI CASSEROLE

Category: Ground

1/2 lb ground chuck or round
1/2 cup onion, chopped
8 oz macaroni or pasta, cooked and drained
2 cups spaghetti sauce or pizza sauce
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp dried oregano and basil (optional)
1 cup shredded Mozzarella
Pizza toppings: pepperoni, green pepper, sausage, mushrooms, ham or olives

Brown beef and onion, while breaking up with spoon. Drain fat. Add sauce, water and spices. Divide meat mixture in half and pour 1/2 of this portion into 2 pie pans (cake pans will work also). Divide pasta between the two pans for second layer. Pour remaining sauce into the two pans for the third layer. Divide cheese and sprinkle evenly, then top with the pizza toppings. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Serves 6-8