PIZZA PASTA DINNER

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The flavors found in this delicious dish are always welcome in Claudia Malone's house in Louisville, Kentucky. Packed with pasta, three kinds of meats, veggies and cheese, it makes a hearty and filling meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped ripe olives
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, sausage, green pepper and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the pepperoni, tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and olives; cook and stir for 5 minutes. , Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture. Heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted., Freeze option: Do not cook or add pasta. Freeze meat sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Cook pasta according to package directions. Place meat sauce in a large skillet; heat through, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Add pasta and top with cheese as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.