Pizza Casserole

Pizza Casserole

1 pound ground chuck, cooked and drained

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

3 1/2 ounces sliced pepperoni (cooked...see note)

12 ounces egg noodles or other pasta, cooked and drained

2 jars pizza sauce (15 oz jars)

8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Place cooked meat on the bottom of a 9x13 casserole. Layer the cheddar cheese over the cooked meat. Combine the cooked egg noodles with the pizza sauce and layer over the cheese and meat. Lay the pepperonis on top of the pasta, then put the shredded mozzerella on top.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, uncovering to let brown the last 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes before serving.

Note: If you put the pepperoni on a paper towel covered paper plate and microwave for a bit (about 2-3 minutes)...BEFORE you put them into the casserole...you will cut down on the fat.