Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 15 ounces pizza sauce
• 4 ounces mushrooms, drained
• 3 1/2 ounces pepperoni slices
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups noodles, uncooked
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

1. Combine ground beef, green pepper, and onion in 2-quart casserole. Cook, covered, on Full Power for 4 to 5 1/2 minutes, or until beef is no longer pink. Stir halfway through cooking time. Drain.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese. Cook, covered, on Full Power for 6 1/2 to 9 minutes, or until mixture comes to boil. Stir. Continue cooking on Power Level 4 for 8 to 12 minutes, or until noodles are tender and liquid is absorbed.
3. Top with cheese. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

extra lean ground beef, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, pizza sauce, mushrooms, pepperoni, water, noodles, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pepperoni-pizza-casserole-180334 (may not work)