Missy: I made this up when I didn't have enough time to make lasagna from scratch. It is similar but much easier and the guys love it! I usually have to double the recipe, but this is for a single batch.
Ingredients
1 pound hamburger
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 10 oz can of mushroom stems and pieces
2 jars of pizza sauce
½ pkg of sliced pepperoni, saving other half
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp red pepper flakes
8 oz of cooked rotini pasta
2-3 cups mozzarella or blended cheeses
*Brown hamburger with onions and green peppers until done and drain.
*Cook rotini according to pkg directions. Drain well.
*Return hamburger to pan. Stir in pizza sauce, mushrooms, pepperoni and spices.
*Simmer 10 minutes and add pasta. Mix well and pour into 9 x 13 baking dish.
*Top with cheese and remaining pepperoni.
*Bake in 400 degree oven for 20-30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.