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Sausage pepperoni pizza pasta bake

Pizza-Flavored One-Pot Pasta Dinner

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 12 ounces penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup sliced pepperoni
  • 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook sausage in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through.
  2. Cook onion in pot 3-4 minutes until soft. Add garlic; cook another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add tomatoes, broth, pasta, Italian seasoning, oregano, and optional red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil; reduce to medium-low. Cover; simmer 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is al dente and most liquid absorbs.
  5. Stir in half the pepperoni. Top evenly with mozzarella and remaining pepperoni.
  6. Cover; let sit 3-4 minutes until cheese melts completely. Sprinkle with Parmesan and basil before serving.