Pepperoni Ziti Casserole Recipe

Name: Pepperoni Ziti Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) package uncooked ziti pasta; 1/2 lb lean ground beef; 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 (8 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces; 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 4 teaspoons italian seasoning; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 ounces pepperoni

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) package uncooked ziti pasta
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces
5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
4 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1 1/2 ounces pepperoni

1
Cook pasta until just tender.
2
Cook ground beef until no longer pink, drain.
3
Transfer meat to a large bowl.
4
Add 29 oz tomato sauce, 1 c mozzarella cheese, mushrooms, spinach, ricotta cheese, Italian Seasoning, garlic, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and pepper.
5
Fold pasta into meat mixture.
6
Pour into crockpot.
7
Combine water and remaining tomato sauce and pour over pasta mixture.
8
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzerella cheese.
9
Top with pepperoni.
10
Cover and bake on low for 5 to 6 hours.

525

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) package uncooked ziti pasta, 1/2 lb lean ground beef, 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Pepperoni Ziti 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.

Pepperoni Ziti Casserole

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