Pizza Casserole (Baked Pasta)

(Shared recipe submitted by Carolyn Opocensky.)

Carolyn writes: "Like making a pizza, anything can be changed, added, or left out [of this casserole] according to personal preference. Makes a large meal-in-one dish. It's a tasty and colorful dish for potlucks."

Ingredients

• 1 package (8 ounces) noodles, cooked
• 8 ounces Mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
• 1 package pepperoni, cut in small pieces
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1 can black olives, drained and chopped
• 1 large jar pasta sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil

Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine the noodles, half of the shredded Mozzarella cheese and all remaining ingredients in a large casserole dish. Top with the reserved Mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until hot.

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