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Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Pasta

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Ingredients

1 lb mild italian sausage

1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, divided

1/2 green bell pepper, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

24 oz marinara sauce

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp dried basil

3 cups water

1 lb penne pasta

2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided

salt and pepper to taste

fresh minced parsley or basil for garnish

Servings

6

Directions

  1. Cut 1/2 the pepperoni slices into 4 slices set aside.
  2. Heat a deep pot over med high heat. Add drizzle of olive oil and brown Italian sausage, crumbling it with a wooden spoon or potato masher as it cooks, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain excess grease and return to pan.
  3. Add cut pepperoni pieces, diced onion, and diced green pepper and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in marinara sauce, oregano and basil. Add water, stir and bring to a boil over high heat. When boiling, add pasta, stir, reduce to a simmer, cover with lid and simmer about 12-15 minutes, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is gone.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of mozzarella, remove from heat. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, and lay remaining slices of pepperoni on top.
  6. Broil on high for 1 to 3 minutes until cheese is bubbly melted and slightly golden. Serve garnished with minced parsley or basil.

Ferraro Items

Ferraro# 4000064- Italian sausage

Ferraro# 4600011- Pepperoni sliced

Ferraro# 6091- Garlic minced

Ferraro# 1200061- marinara sauce

Ferraro# 2000005- dried oregano

Ferraro# 2000010- dried basil

Ferraro# 2500023- Penne pasta

Ferraro# 0110248- Mozzarella cheese

Ferraro# 2001208- Parsley

Bon Appétit!