The Power Line Magazine - February/March 2014 Issue

Compliments of Wilma Shannon (The Shannons)

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Ingredients:

8-oz. uncooked spiral pasta or thin noodles
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 med. onion, chopped
½ c. green bell pepper, chopped
½ c. celery, chopped
1 can (8-oz.) mushrooms, drained (opt.)
1 jar (26-oz.) pasta sauce
1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
¼ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. sugar
1 pkg. (8-oz.) mozzarella cheese
¼ c. grated parmesan cheese
1 pkg. (3-oz.) sliced pepperoni
Cooking spray

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
Cook spiral pasta or noodles as directed on the package; drain.
In a medium skillet, over medium heat, cook beef, chopped onion, chopped green pepper and chopped celery; cook until meat is brown and no longer pink and the vegetables are tender; drain.
In a large mixing bowl, add drained pasta or noodles, drained beef and onion mixture, drained mushrooms, pizza sauce, oregano, parsley flakes, garlic powder and sugar; mix thoroughly.
Spread mixture into the prepared baking pan.
Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
Top with slices of pepperoni.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through!
Remove from the oven, and serve with garlic bread, salad and etc.

Note: This dish is one of my family and friends favorites! A great comfort food dish!