Baked Spaghetti Pizza Casserole Recipe

This isn't pizza, but rather a baked spaghetti recipe thatPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare and lightly
uses many pizza ingredients. I developed this recipegrease two 9x13 baking pans.
with my grandchildren in mind, and it was a hit. It's sureIn a skillet, crumble ground beef and pork sausage.
to become a family favorite for both old and youngCook until well browned. Drain grease and set aside.
alike. Serve with green salad and toasted garlic breadCook spaghetti following directions on package until al
for a complete meal.dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. set
Baked Spaghetti Pizza Casseroleaside.
1 pound package thin spaghettiPour spaghetti sauce into a large mixing bowl. Add
1 pound ground beefbrowned ground beef and sausage, garlic, onion, bell
1 pound mild pork sausagepepper, pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, onion powder,
2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped fine or 1 teaspoon drygarlic powder, and salt. Mix well. Add 2 cups
minced garlicmozzarella cheese and blend well. Add cooked
1 large onion, choppedspaghetti and stir until spaghetti is well coated.
2 large bell peppers, choppedPour half of spaghetti mixture into each of the
1 8 ounce package sliced pepperoniprepared baking pans. Smooth well. Top each pan of
2 4 ounce cans mushroom slicesspaghetti with 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese. Top
1 cup sliced olives, green or blackeach pan again with 1 cup shredded mozzarella
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, dividedcheese.
2 24 ounce jars spaghetti sauceCover each pan tightly with aluminum foil and place in
1 teaspoon onion powderpreheated oven. Allow to cook for 30 minutes.
1 teaspoon garlic powderRemove foil and cook for another 25 to 30 minutes.
1 teaspoon saltRemove from oven when spaghetti begins to bubble
2 tablespoons Italian seasoningand cheese begins to lightly brown.
1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided