Easy Pasta Casserole

Easy to make. Serve with salad and garlic bread.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8  ounces penne pasta, cooked
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1 (26 ounce) jar  spaghetti sauce
• 3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 1  cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
•  mushrooms (optional) or  green peppers (optional) or   pepperoni (optional)

Directions

1. Brown meat and onion in large skillet; drain. If using mushrooms and green pepper, brown them too.
2. Stir in cooked pasta, spaghetti sauce, garlic powder and half of the Parmesan cheese. If using pepperoni, chop pepperoni and add it now. Mix well.
3. Transfer to 13 X 9 inch baking dish.
4. Top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake for 20-30 minutes at 375 degrees.