Pepperoni and Cheese Casserole

A delicious twist on pizza night, this hearty noodle casserole can be garnished to taste with your favorite pizza toppings.

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Serves 6

Ingredients:

4 cups Light 'n Fluffy^® Macaroni Dumplings

1 1/2 Tbsps unsalted butter

1 1/2 Tbsps all purpose flour

1 cup half and half

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp oregano leaves, crushed

1 cup ricotta cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup egg substitute

1 cup marinara sauce

1 cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella cheese

2 oz pepperoni, chopped

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare noodles according to package directions.

2. Melt butter in a large pot. Stir in flour to form a paste. Gradually stir in half-and-half over low heat, until mixture thickens.

3. Stir in salt, pepper and oregano. Stir in ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and liquid egg equivalent. Stir in cooked noodles. Remove from heat.

4. Grease a large, shallow casserole dish, about 10 inches in diameter. Spoon in noodle mixture.

5. Bake in preheated 350ºF oven for 10 minutes. Remove.

6. Spread marinara sauce over noodle layer. Sprinkle on mozzarella cheese. Arrange pepperoni on top. Return casserole to 350ºF oven and bake an additional 20 minutes or until cheese melts and casserole is set. Remove from oven.

7. Set aside 5 minutes before serving.