Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 pound penne
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground italian sausage
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 16 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 6 ounces pepperoni, diced
  • 1 24 ounce jar <a href="/recipes/quick-marinara-sauce-recipe/">marinara sauce</a>
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than the package instructions; drain and set pasta aside. Preheat oven to 375&deg;F. Meanwhile, add the olive oil into a large cast iron skillet; place skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the Italian sausage, onion, bell pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sausage is browned and onions have softened slightly. Drain grease from skillet. In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese and dried basil; stir until smooth. Add cooked pasta, diced pepperoni, marinara sauce and ricotta mixture to the skillet. Stir until well mixed. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly on top. Place skillet in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until mozzarella has fully melted.