Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli pasta
  • 1 12 lbs ground beef
  • 1 14 cups chopped green peppers
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
  • 1 12 teaspoons italian seasoning
  • 34 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Method

  • Cook mostaccioli according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, green pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the spaghetti sauce, soup, Italian seasoning and pepper.
  • Drain mostaccioli.
  • Add mostaccioli and 1 1/2 cups cheese to beef mixture.
  • Transfer to two greased 11 x 7 inch baking dishes.
  • Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months.
  • Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.
  • To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
  • Each casserole serves 6.