Pizza Pasta Bake with Sausage
Ingredients:
12 oz penne or rotini pasta, cooked al dente
1 lb Italian sausage, removed from casing
1 15 oz jar pizza sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup pepperoni slices
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh basil, chopped optional for garnish
Instructions:
1 Preheat the oven to 375F 190C and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2 In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage, cooking until browned and crumbled. Drain excess fat.
3 Stir in pizza sauce, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
4 Combine the cooked pasta with the sausage sauce mixture, then stir in the pepperoni, bell pepper, and onion.
5 Transfer everything into the prepared baking dish, topping with shredded mozzarella.
6 Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7 Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy!
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