Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 12 ounces uncooked medium pasta (I used cavatappi but penne & rotini are also good choices)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • ½ pound italian sausage (mild or hot, bulk or removed from casings)
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ½ red pepper (diced)
  • ½ green pepper (diced)
  • 1 can (14 ounces diced tomatoes, drained)
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 4 cups pasta sauce
  • 2-3 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 28 slices pizza pepperoni

Instruction

  • 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.