Pizza Pasta Bake

A delicious pizza inspired casserole! Feel free to add in your own favorite pizza toppings!

12 ounces cavatappi penne, or rotini
1 medium onion diced
½ pound Italian sausage mild or hot
½ pound lean ground beef
3 cloves garlic minced
½ red bell pepper diced
½ green bell pepper diced
14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes drained
2 teaspoons dried oregano
4 cups pasta sauce
2-3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
28 slices pepperoni

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cook pasta according el dente to package directions. 
• Rinse under cold water and drain well.
• Brown onion, garlic, sausage and beef in a large pan over medium heat. 
• Drain any fat. 
• Add in red and green peppers and cook an additional 2-3 minutes. 
• Add oregano, drained tomatoes and pasta sauce, stir well.
• Place pasta in a greased 9×13 pan. 
• Pour meat sauce over pasta and top with cheese and pepperoni slices.
• Bake 35-40 minutes uncovered or until cheese is melted and pasta is heated through.

Recipe: Spend With Pennies