Pizza in a Bowl

On busy days, it's a comfort to know that my family can sit down to dinner minutes after we walk in the door. Double it to wow at a potluck. This recipe works in a slow cooker, too.

Pizza in a Bowl

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TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked rigatoni (about 3 cups)
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
  • 2/3 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
  • Chopped fresh basil or arugula, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Add pizza sauce, soup and cheese; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted.
  • 2. Add rigatoni and pepperoni to beef mixture. Heat through, stirring to combine. If desired, top with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 495 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 1056mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 30g protein.