Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage (casings removed)
  • 1/2 cup onion (finely diced)
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
  • 3/4 cup mini pepperoni (divided use)
  • 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 24 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 3 1/4 cups water
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 ounces short pasta (such as corkscrew, rotini or penne)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • cooking spray

Instruction

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until browned.
  • Add the onion, green bell pepper and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the pepperoni, olives and the garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the marinara sauce, water, salt, pepper and pasta to the pot and bring to a simmer. 
  • Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 12-14 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • While the pasta is simmering, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Coat a 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  • After the pasta is finished cooking, pour the mixture into the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the cheese over the top and arrange the remaining 1/4 cup of pepperoni on the cheese.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.