Pizza Noodle Casserole

• 7 oz. (4 c.) uncooked wide egg noodles
• 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 c. chopped onions
• 1/2 c. chopped green pepper
• 2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
• 1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. small pepperoni slices, halved
• 1 (2 1/2 oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 8 oz. (2 c.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley (if desired)

1. Cook noodles to desired doneness as directed on package; drain.
2. Heat oven to 350u0b0.
3. In large skillet, cook ground beef, onions and green pepper for 7 to 9 minutes or until meat is browned and vegetables are crisp-tender; drain.
4. Add noodles, Italian seasoning, pepperoni, olives, tomato sauce and tomato paste; mix well.
5. Fold in 1 cup of the cheese.
6. Pour mixture into ungreased 2 quart baking dish.
7. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake at 350u0b0 for 25 to 35 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese begins to brown.
8. Sprinkle with parsley.
9. Makes 6 (1 cup) servings.

egg noodles, lean ground beef, onions, green pepper, italian seasoning, pepperoni, olives, tomato sauce, tomato paste, mozzarella cheese, parsley

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=989678 (may not work)