Ingredients
- 12 oz mini penne
- salt and black pepper
- 1 lb italian sausage
- 1 cup onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 tsp dried italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 jars (14 oz) pizza sauce
- 1 can sliced mushrooms
- 3 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 15 slices sliced pepperoni
- 1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced olives
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
- Boil salted water in a large pot, cook the penne for 2 minutes less than the package time, and drain.
- Cook the sausage, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up the meat until it reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, rosemary, red pepper flakes, garlic, pizza sauce, and mushrooms, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix the pasta with the sauce, layer half in the baking dish, and add half the mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and Parmesan.
- Add the remaining pasta and toppings, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes, then rest the casserole for 10 minutes before serving.
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