Pizza Casserole

1 ½ C uncooked spiral pasta
1 lb ground beef
½ medium onion, chopped
1 can mushrooms
1 8oz can tomato sauce
1 jar pizza sauce
1 can tomato paste
½ tsp sugar
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp oregano
2 cups mozzarella or Monterey jack cheese, divided
½ package Hormel turkey pepperoni
¼ C grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to directions. Cook beef and onions; stir in the mushrooms, sauces, tomato paste, sugar, and seasonings. Drain pasta; stir into meat sauce.

Divide half the mixture between a greased 11 by 7 pan; sprinkle with ½ the cheese. Repeat layers and top with pepperoni and parmesan cheese. Bake covered at 350 for 20 minutes and uncovered for 10-15 minutes longer.

from Sarah E. Bybee