Cheesy Pizza Casserole

Cheesy Pizza Casserole

2 1/2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
1 cup chorizo sausage (or sweet or hot Italian Sausage)
16 ounces pizza sauce
4 tablespoons milk
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook noodles according to package directions and drain. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, sausage, garlic, onion, and green bell pepper. Add salt and pepper and italian seasoning. Drain excess fat. Stir in noodles, pizza sauce and milk, then mix well. Pour mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes, top with cheese, then bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until cheese is hot and bubbly.