Title: Pizzaria Casserole (Any Type of Pasta Works)
Categories: Pasta Casserole Family
Yield: 8 Servings
| PASTA DISH |
| 4 | c | MOSTACCIOLI, COOKED * |
| 4 | c | PIZZA SAUCE |
| 4 | oz | Pepperoni |
| 12 | oz | Mozzarella cheese, shredded |
| PIZZA SAUCE |
| 3 | cn | Tomato puree (10 3/4 oz. ea) |
| 3/4 | ts | Basil |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| 3/4 | ts | Oregano |
| 1/2 | ts | Black pepper |
| 1/2 | ts | Garlic powder |
| 3/4 | ts | Onion powder |
| 6 | tb | Parmesan cheese, grated |
| 1/2 | ts | M.S.G. or Accent (optional) |
* 12 OZ. UNCOOKED MOSTACCIOLI For the Sauce: Place tomato puree in a large
bowl. Add all sauce ingredients and mix well. . For the Pasta: Cook the
Mostaccolli according to package directions, about 7 minutes. Drain, and
place in the bowl with the sauce. Cut pepperoni slices in quarters. Add 2
cups (8oz.) mozzarella cheese and the pepperoni. Mix well. Place in a 3
quart Glass baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake at 350
deg f. for about 25 minutes or until cheese is melted and dish is warmed
through. Serve hot. Makes 8 servings. . Notes: You can use pasta shells or
spirals but may need to adjust the amount. DO NOT USE A METAL BAKING PAN as
the sauce and pasta will pit the metal. You can use ready to use spaghetti
sauce or other prepared sauces but they have many more calories and contain
much more fat. Each serving equals approx; 410 calories, 16 g fat, 845 mg
sodium. Percent of calories from fat = 35 %