CHEESY MEATY PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350*. Lightly spray a baking dish - 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 and set aside.
• 2. In a small dish mix together the onion powder, garlic and oregano and set aside.
• 3. Cook the pasta according to package instructions but shorten the cooking time by 2 minutes. Rinse and drain well.
• 4. Heat a large skillet or pot to medium and add the ground beef and Italian sausage. Cook until done. Remove meat from pan but leave the drippings.
• 5. To the pan drippings add the butter. Then add the mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and celery and cook until all are done but not scorched.
• 6. Add the meat mixture to the cooked vegies then mix in the pepperoni. Sprinkle the seasonings and stir to blend over low heat.
• 7. Stir in the tomato sauce and heat thoroughly over low for about 5 minutes. Add the pasta and stir to combine.
• 8. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the Provolone and half of the Mozzarella cheese.
• 9. Cover and bake for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Remove cover and sprinkle with remainder of cheeses. Return to the oven for about 5 minutes or until all of the cheese has melted.
• 10. Remove from oven and let it sit for at least 7 minutes before serving. Serve with Parmesan cheese if desired.