With a dish this filling, it’s no wonder we call it the Hearty Pizza Noodle Bake! Layers of buttery egg noodles sandwich melty, sharp cheese and spicy, savory pepperoni, which are both nourishing and oh-so-delicious. But then, on top of all of that, there are plenty of other classic pizza toppings, such as mushrooms and green peppers, all in a rich, bright, and sweet pizza meat sauce! Yes, Hearty Pizza Noodle Bake delivers the goods with all the pizza satisfaction you could ever want!
Ingredients
- 10 ounces egg noodles
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
- 1 (14-ounce) jar pizza sauce
- 1 (4-ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, drained
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 (3.5-ounce) package sliced pepperoni
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3 –Cook the egg noodles according to the package directions.
Step 4 –In a large skillet over medium heat, add the beef, the onion, and the green pepper and cook, while crumbling the beef, until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 5 –Drain the fat from the skillet.
Step 6 –Add the pizza sauce and the mushrooms and cook until heated through.
Step 7 –Drain the noodles.
Step 8 –Layer 1/2 of the noodles, 1/2 of the beef mixture, 1/2 cup of the cheddar, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella, and 1/2 of the pepperoni.
Step 9 –Repeat the layers once.
Step 10 –Cover the baking dish and bake until heated through and the cheeses are melted, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 11 –Serve.
