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As often as possible you will find new recipes, that I have found on the internet, from others and some that are family favorites. Most are easy and use common ingredients found in most kitchens. Not all pictures are taken by me, but I do add my own pictures as soon as I can after I have made the recipe and remember to take the picture. Pull up a chair, help yourself to some coffee and make yourself at home. Please leave a comment, I appreciate feedback. Thank you.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Pizza pasta bake

Bake ahead Pizza-Pasta Bake

3 cups Penne or cork screw Pasta uncooked
1 small each green and red pepper...I use what I have in the freezer
2 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 cups Pepperoni Slices (I cut into quarters)
6 ounces of browned hamburger opt.
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Cook pasta in a large sauce pan as directed on pkg, omitting salt and adding peppers to boiling water for the last two minutes, drain. Return to pan. Stir in spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, and 1/4 cup of each shredded cheese. Spoon into 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray, top with remaining cheese and some pepperoni slices to make it look pretty. :)

 Make ahead, Cover with foil and put in fridge. Bake when ready. OR
 Cool. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze up to two months. Refrigerate over night to thaw.

Heat oven to 375degrees. Remove plastic wrap and cover with foil. Bake 55 minutes or heat until heated through, uncovering after 45 minutes.

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