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Sen. Klobuchar's Hormel 'I Can't Believe It's Not SPAM' Pepperoni Pizza Hotdish

Sen. Klobuchar's Hormel
(credit: Sen. Al Franken)

Recipe from Al. Franken's website

Ingredients

2 cups sliced Hormel Pepperoni
2 pounds hamburger meat
1 box Ronzoni rotini pasta
1/2 large yellow onion
10 1/2 oz can Del Monte pizza sauce
15 oz can Del Monte tomato sauce
1 cup Kemps milk
4 cloves of crushed garlic
4 oz Land O' Lakes Mozzarella cheese
4 oz Land 0' Lakes 4 Cheese Italian blend
Oregano, Basil, Italian Seasoning, Salt, Pepper

In a large bowl, combine hamburger meat, diced onion, and crushed garlic. Mix with hands. Add oregano, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
Brown the meat, then add 1 cup of pepperoni, tomato sauce, and pizza sauce.
Cook pasta for less time than indicated on the box to prevent noodles from becoming mushy. Drain the pasta, then slowly add the milk and mozzarella cheese.
Combine the two mixtures in 9x13 inch pan. Add the Italian cheese and pepperoni.
Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and cook for 15 more minutes.

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