Easy Pizza Pasta Casserole

2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground venison
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
16 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained
5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (20 oz)
8 ounces sliced pepperoni
Directions:

1
Brown ground beef, onion, garlic and seasoning in oil.
2
Drain.
3
Stir in pasta, spaghetti sauce and 3 cups cheese.
4
Place mixture in 2 greased 9x13x2 inch baking pans or 4 square pans.
5
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.
6
Top with pepperoni.
7
Cover and freeze up to 3 months.
8
To cook now: Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until heated through.
9
To bake frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes, till hot.


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