Quick & Easy Pizza Pasta Bake

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Cook your pasta according to your package's directions.

3. 3

   Once done, rinse under cold water & drain.

4. 4

   While pasta is cooking, brown the beef in the olive oil.

5. 5

   Add salt & pepper as it cooks, if desired.

6. 6

   Drain, if needed.

7. 7

   Remove beef from heat and stir in the pizza sauce, cooked pasta and the chopped pepperoni.

8. 8

   Spread pasta mixture in a sprayed 9x12-inch baking dish.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with cheese, then top with bell peppers, mushrooms and the sliced pepperoni.

10. 10

    Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is fully-melted and the sauce begins to bubble.

11. 11

    Let rest for at least 5 minutes, then serve topped with red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan, Tobasco sauce, ketchup or whatever you usually put on pizza!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.