Loaded Meat Lover’s Pizza Casserole

Ingredients:
For the Casserole Base:
1 lb ground beef

1/2 cup pepperoni slices (plus extra for topping)

1/2 lb Italian sausage

1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled

1 small onion, diced

1 (24 oz) jar pizza sauce

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, drainedMany People Don’t Know This Secret! Just Add Toothpaste to Vaseline and You’ll Thank Me Forever!

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

2 cups uncooked pasta (penne or rotini works great) or 2 cans refrigerated pizza dough if you prefer a dough base1/2 cup black olives (optional)1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseSalt and pepper to taste

For Garnish:
Fresh basil or parsley, choppedParmesan cheese, gratedRed pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions