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17) Pizza Pasta Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoni
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Cook the pasta until just tender, then drain it.
  2. Brown the sausage in a large skillet, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in the marinara and Italian seasoning. Add the pasta and mix until coated.
  4. Spread half the mixture in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella, then add the remaining pasta.
  5. Top with the rest of the mozzarella, pepperoni, and Parmesan.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, until the cheese melts and the edges bubble. Let it rest for five minutes so nobody burns their tongue in the name of enthusiasm.