Pizza Casserole

Last night we had Pizza Casserole. As always it was delicious! We could eat a lot of this. With too much ado here's the Recipe:

Pizza Casserole:

1/2 package shell pasta
1 roll bulk sausage
1 package pepperoni slices
1 jar pizza sauce
1 package mixed shredded cheese

Cook pasta and drain. Cook sausage and drain. Layer all ingredients [1/2 noodles, 1/2 sausage, 1/2 pepperoni, 1/2 cheese, then top with next layer] Top with sauce [1/2 jar] cook in preheated 350* oven for 25-30 minutes. Do not cover while cooking.

I make my own Pizza and Spaghetti sauces. They are really simple and easy to make.

Sullivan Family Spaghetti Sauce:

15 ounces tomato sauce
8 ounces tomato paste
sage
oregano
garlic powder
basil
thyme
celery salt
rosemary
dill
parsley
vegetables, cooked
meat, cooked
15 ounces diced tomatoes

Combine tomato sauce and tomato paste in a sauce pan and heat and stir until combined. Add seasonings, meats, and vegetables as desired.

For Pizza Sauce use tomato sauce and seasonings. Leave out the meats, vegetables, and diced tomatoes. Simply mix in seasonings as desired.

Pizza

Pizza, Yum.... Tell Me, Who doesn't like Pizza?

Pizza Crust

1 package active dry yeast, or 1 tablespoon
instant yeast
1 1/8 cups warm water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons oil
3 cups flour

YOur method depends greatly upon which yeast your using. If using regular yeast you must proof it. Mix your yeast with the warm water and sugar. Let stand until bubbly. Add Oil and Salt. Gradually work in as much flour as possibly until you have a stiff dough.

If your using the instant yeast Mix the water, sugar, salt, and oil. Combine yeast and 1 cup flour. Gradually add yeast-flour mixture to water mixture until thoroughly combined. Then proceed in adding flour until a stiff dough is obtained.

Knead dough by hand for 2 minutes. Return dough to greased bowl turning to coat. Let stand in a warm place until doubled in bulk. Spread crust in pan and cover with desired toppings. Bake at 400 degrees until dough is cooked through.


Pizza is always a hit around this house. Last night I ran out of white flour and had to finish with whole wheat flour. It was good this way and Hubby didn't even know it... until I said something about it. .....HUM....

Pizza/ German Chocolate Cake/ Pizza Skillet Casserole

Well, the anniversary of the day I came into this world was alright. We had pizza [Digorno] and German Chocolate Cake [actually a simply a chocolate cake mix with the Coconut Pecan Frosting out of a tub]. Nothing real impressive. He didn't complain.

Here are Recipes for Dinner tonight and Good recipes for the German chocolate Cake and the Frosting [both of which are excellent].

Pizza Skillet Casserole

5 cups egg noodles
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 package McCormick* Italian Style Spaghetti Sauce Mix
1 cup water
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Cook egg noodles as directed on package. Brown ground beef and onion in large skillet on medium heat. Drain fat. Add tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce mix and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in cooked egg noodles. Top with cheese; cover. Cook on low 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Start to finish: 30 minutes

German Chocolate Cake

1 package sweet chocolate
1/2 cup boiling water
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch salt
1 teaspoon soda
2 1/2 cup sifted caked flour
1 cup buttermilk
4 egg whites

Melt chocolate in boiling water. Cool. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla to chocolate mixture. Add chocolate mixture to the batter. Sift together salt, and flour, add alternately with butter milk to chocolate batter, beating well after each addition. Beat until smooth. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter. Pour into 3 8- or 9-inch greased pans, lightly lined on the bottom with paper. Bake at 350° for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool. Frost with Coconut Pecan Frosting.

Coconut Pecan Frosting

1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
1/4 pound margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/3 cups coconut
1 cup pecans

Combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, margarine and vanilla in a saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture thickens, about 12 minutes. Add coconut and pecans. Beat until frosting is cool and thick enough to spread on cake.
Yield: enough to frost 1 cake.