PIZZA LOVER'S CASSEROLE

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When you're looking for a surefire crowd-pleaser for a kids' party, it's hard to go wrong with pizza. This dish delivers the taste of pizza in a convenient and delicious casserole. Pair it with a salad and bread, and you have a great meal for a table full of kids without the pizzeria tab! -Jackie Hannahs, Cedar Springs, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

7 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 jars (14 ounces each) pizza sauce
6 ounces sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large skillet. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add pizza sauce., Drain noodles and add to skillet; toss to coat. Transfer half of the noodle mixture to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the pepperoni and cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 32g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 1423mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.