The Way to My Man's Heart is Through His Belly!

While laying on the sofa with my hubby and searching Pinterest he stopped me, because something caught his eye....Pizza Casserole.


You can find the recipe and step by step instructions at "For Mamas by Mamas"

Seeing the excitment glowing from my hubby's eyes and the drool forming in the corners of his mouth, I promised him that I would try this recipe, and today is the day! But, first I had to figure out how to lighten it up a bit.


I made a few small tweaks, that I don't think will change the flavor much:


First, I am using only half a bag of wheat egg noodles (because it was all I had)


Second, 95-5% fat ground beef. Next time I might try it with ground chicken.


Third, low fat cheese.


And last, instead of normal pepperoni I am using turkey.


The hubby was home from work early today because he was so excited for dinner! Forty-five minutes later and our casserole was done.

(The hubby was SO excited for dinner, that he snapped this picture before we dug in!)

And the verdict?


SCORE! I even enjoyed this meal. My only complaint was the noodles. Next time I make this, I think I'll try whole wheat "bow tie" pasta. Also, the hubby asked that I add extra turkey pepperoni on his side!


I get so excited when I find a new recipe that my somewhat picky hubby enjoys!


Love love love,