Hearty Pizza Bake with Pasta, Ground Beef, and Pepperoni
"Pepperoni, ground beef, and pizza sauce flavor this hearty and delicious pasta casserole. Bake the casserole for a family meal or take it along to a potluck...."
INGREDIENTS
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10 ounces fusilli or fusilli bucati pasta or similar, about 4 cups
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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8 ounces sliced mushrooms
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1 pound lean ground beef, at least 85%
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1 medium onion, red or yellow, chopped
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1/2 cup red or green chopped bell pepper
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2 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil or about 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh chopped basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1 jar (about 14 ounces) pizza sauce or about 2 cups of homemade pizza sauce
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1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
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1 or 2 cans (about 2 1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives
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4 to 6 ounces sliced pepperoni or mini pepperoni
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salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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12 to 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese or a pizza blend of cheeses, divided
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