Pepperoni Pizza Casserole

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 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

Recipe

• 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.