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Sausage pepperoni pizza pasta bake
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Sausage Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz dried rotini
  • 1 lb Italian pork sausage casings removed
  • 3 oz sliced pepperoni divided
  • 32 oz marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for dish

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Oil a 9x13-inch dish. Cook rotini 2 minutes less than package directions and drain.
  2. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, breaking it up, until 160°F. Drain excess fat. Add marinara, water and oregano and simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Fold pasta, half the pepperoni and 1 cup mozzarella into sauce. Spread in dish; top with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan and remaining pepperoni.
  4. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10–15 minutes, until center reaches 165°F and pepperoni edges crisp. Rest 10 minutes.

Notes

Equipment: 9x13-inch baking dish, large skillet, large mixing bowl, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: 1/8 of the recipe.
Refrigerate leftovers in shallow containers within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F); use within 3–4 days. Reheat the center to 165°F.