PIZZA PASTA CASSEROLE

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All your favorite pizza toppings mixed together with pasta make this Pizza Pasta Casserole a family favorite!

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups penne pasta (I used protein pasta, whole wheat works great too)
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 1/2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
4 cloves garlic (minced)
8 ounces Italian turkey sausage links (casings removed - hot Italian sausage works too)
1 cup turkey pepperoni (cut into quarters)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (drained)
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare the pasta as directed on the package.
  • While the pasta is cooking, place a large skillet over medium high heat on the stove top. Warm up the olive oil in the skillet and then add the onions and green pepper.
  • Cook for a few minutes until vegetables are tender, then add the mushrooms and garlic. Cook for 1 more minute. Push everything to the side of the pan and add the sausage.
  • Cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until it's no longer pink. Drain grease. Add in the pepperoni slices and stir together.
  • Add in remaining ingredients to the skillet except for Mozzarella cheese.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes so that the flavors can meld together.
  • Turn off the heat and add the cooked pasta to the skillet pan. Mix everything together.
  • Spray a large 9 x 13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Dump the pasta mixture into the pan. Top with Mozzarella cheese and any other toppings you prefer.
  • Bake in the oven (uncovered) for about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 975 kcal, Fat 68 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Sodium 2686 mg, Carbohydrate 20 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 90 mg

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