Dump And Bake Wagon Wheel Pasta Casserole Food

WAGON WHEEL CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, mushrooms and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a shallow 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray, toss pasta, Parmesan cheese, green pepper, spaghetti sauce and beef mixture., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

DUMP-AND-BAKE WAGON WHEEL PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish (or two 8-inch square baking dishes) with cooking spray.
• In the prepared dish (or in a separate bowl), stir together dry (uncooked) pasta, marinara sauce, water, salt and basil (if using). Cover tightly with foil.
• Bake (covered) for 25 minutes.
• Remove dish from oven, take off cover, and give the pasta a stir. At this point it should be almost done, but still a bit firm ("al dente").
• Sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole. Return the dish to the oven (uncovered) for an additional 5-10 minutes -- or just until the cheese is melted and the pasta is tender.
• Garnish with optional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, if desired.

PIZZA CASSEROLE (WITH WAGON WHEEL PASTA)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• While pasta is cooking, brown sausage in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Drain.
• Mix pasta, sausage and remaining ingredients except cheese in ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole.
• Mix pasta, sausage and remaining ingredients except cheese in ungreased 2 1/2-quart casserole.
• Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.