Millennium Italian Casserole Recipe

Name: Millennium Italian Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells; 8 ounces ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese); 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, melted; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 cup mushroom, sliced; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 cup pepperoni, thinly sliced; 2 (6 ounce) packages mozzarella cheese, presliced; 1/2 lb ground beef (or turkey); dried oregano; black pepper

Servings: persons

1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
8 ounces ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, melted
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 green pepper, diced
1 cup pepperoni, thinly sliced
2 (6 ounce) packages mozzarella cheese, presliced
1/2 lb ground beef (or turkey)
dried oregano
black pepper

1
Cook shells as directed on package. Drain.
2
Saute ground beef. Mix cottage or ricotta cheese, butter, and tomato sauce until well blended.
3
Stir in mushrooms and green pepper, blending well. Add oregano and pepper.
4
Place layer of cooked shells in bottom of lightly buttered casserole. Cover with layer of cottage cheese mixture. Top with half of the pepperoni. Place 2 slices Mozzarella cheese on top. Crumble 1/3 ground beef evenly over cheese.
5
Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with Mozzarella cheese on top, ringed with pepperoni slices.
6
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes until hot and bubbly.

675

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells, 8 ounces ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese), 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, melted, 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Millennium Italian Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Millennium Italian Casserole

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