Pizza Pasta Bake
- 12 oz uncooked medium pasta (I used cavatappi but penne & rotini are also good choices)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ½ pound italian sausage (mild or hot), bulk or removed from casings
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ red pepper, diced
- ½ green pepper, diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 cups pasta sauce
- 2-3 cups mozzarella cheese
- 28 slices pizza pepperoni
Instructions:
1-Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2-Cook pasta according el dente to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain well.
3-Brown onion, garlic, sausage and beef in a large pan over medium heat. Drain any fat. Add in red and green peppers and cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Add oregano, drained tomatoes and pasta sauce, stir well.
4-Place pasta in a greased 9x13 pan. Pour meat sauce over pasta and top with cheese and pepperoni slices.
5-Bake 35-40 minutes uncovered or until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through.
Source:spendwithpennies.com
Source:spendwithpennies.com