Pizza Noodle Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. (7 oz.) wide noodles
1/2 c. lean ground beef
1 c. onions, chopped
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 (3 1/2 oz.) small pepperoni
1 (2 1/2 oz.) sliced olives
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 c. Mozzarella cheese
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onions and bell peppers for 7 to 9 minutes, until meat browns and veggies are crisp.
Drain cooked noodles; add Italian seasoning, pepperoni slices, ripe olives, tomato sauce and paste.
Mix well. Fold in 1 cup of the shredded Mozzarella.
Pour mixture into ungreased 2-quart baking dish.
Top with rest of cheese.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 35 minutes, until heated throughly and cheese begins to brown.
Sprinkle with parsley (optional).
Makes 6 servings.