Easy Pizza Pasta Casserole (Oamc)

• 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground venison
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
• 16 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained
• 5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (20 oz)
• 8 ounces sliced pepperoni

1. Brown ground beef, onion, garlic and seasoning in oil.
2. Drain.
3. While beef is browning, cook pasta according to the packaging
4. Stir in pasta, spaghetti sauce and 3 cups cheese.
5. Place mixture in 2 greased 9x13x2 inch baking pans or 4 square pans.
6. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
7. Top with pepperoni.
8. Cover and freeze up to 3 months.
9. To cook now: Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until heated through.
10. To bake frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, till hot.

ground beef, onion, garlic, italian seasoning, olive oil, sauce, rotini pasta, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-pizza-pasta-casserole-oamc-111734 (may not work)