Pizza Pasta

In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the beef is browned. Reserve a few spoonfuls of the cooked beef for topping later.

If using, add the drained mushrooms to the skillet and cook for another minute.

Season the meat with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Carefully drain off any excess grease from the skillet.

Pour in the pizza sauce and stir to combine. Add most of the pepperoni and chopped bacon, reserving some for topping.

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir until everything is well combined.

Top the pasta evenly with shredded mozzarella cheese.

Arrange the reserved pepperoni slices over the cheese, then sprinkle with the reserved cooked ground beef and bacon.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Let cool slightly before serving.