Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 5 ounce package pepperoni
  • 1 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 green peppers (diced, seeds removed)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 10 ounces jar pizza sauce + 1 jar-ful of water
  • 2 ounces canned tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3 cups small dry pasta (like penne, wheels, macaroni)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instruction

  • In a 5 quart pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add onions and peppers and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  • Add Italian sausage and pepperoni and cook until sausage is no longer pink.
  • Add pasta, beef broth, tomato paste, pizza sauce, water and seasonings. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring at least once, .
  • Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella cheese, reserving 1/4 cup for sprinkling on the top. Replace the cover and let sit for five minutes. Garnish with diced green peppers and shredded Parmesan, if desired.