PALEO PEPPERONI PIZZA CASSEROLE

Paleo Pepperoni Pizza Casserole image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound grass-fed ground beef
8 ounces chopped pepperoni, divided (we like Applegate Farms w/ no nitrates and dairy free)
1 small onion, diced small
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt(or more to taste)
1 teaspoon EACH oregano, basil, and thyme
4 cups roasted spaghetti squash noodles (approx)
2 cups favorite spaghetti sauce - we use my Homemade Blender Pasta Sauce (see recipe in JAP)
2 eggs
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese or pecorino romano, and few tablespoons extra for sprinkling, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef, ½ of the pepperoni, onion, and garlic.
As the ground meat cooks, sprinkle in the seasonings. Taste (when cooked!) and add more to your liking if necessary.
In a large bowl, mix the warm beef mixture, spaghetti sauce, squash threads, eggs, and cheese of choice.
Place into a greased casserole dish ( I used a 9 X 9).
Top with the remaining pepperoni and a sprinkling of cheese.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.