PIZZA CASSEROLE

4 c. wagon wheel pasta
1-28 oz. jar pasta sauce
1 pkg veggie beef (i prefer morningstar brand)
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1-2 c. shredded mozzarella

heat the oven to 350.

cook and drain pasta according to package directions.

While the pasta is cooking, cook bell peppers for 2-3 minutes in olive oil on med-high until they are softened. Then add the veggie beef and cook until almost cooked all the way through, 3-4 minutes.

In the pot the pasta is in, add the beef mixture as well as the pasta sauce. Mix together and pour mixture into an ungreased casserole dish. Cover and bake in oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the cheese and bake uncovered for another 4-6 minutes longer until cheese is melted.

serve immediately.