Pepperoni Pasta Recipe

Recipe Ingredients: 

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
• 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
• 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
• 1/2 cup kisan sunflower cooking oil
• 8 ounces spiral pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 ounces provolone cheese, shredded
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Method: 

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and pepperoni.
• In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer half of the pasta and beef mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup each mozzarella and provolone. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.