PIZZA PASTA BAKE

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Made this for the first time tonight and it was very good. Served it with a nice green salad! I didn't have any fresh parsley on hand so I skipped that step!

Provided by Wendy Gardner

Categories     Pizza

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 oz uncooked penne, small ziti or elbow macaroni
1/2 lb mild italian sausage
1/2 c chopped onion
14 oz. can(s) pizza sauce
8 oz. can(s) tomato sauce
1/2 c milk
3.25 oz. pkg pepperoni minis or sliced pepperoni
1/4 c chopped canadian bacon
1 tsp italian seasoning
3/4 tsp garlic powder
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 c grated parmesan cheese
1/4 c fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350*F. With cooking spray, lightly grease a 2.5 qt. baking dish.
  • 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in pasta and cook for 8 - 10 minutes until al dente and drain.
  • 3. In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage and onion until sausage is evenly brown and onion is tender. Drain grease.
  • 4. In a bowl, mix the pizza sauce, tomato sauce, and milk. Stir in the cooked sausage and onion, pepperoni, and Canadian bacon. Add the garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Gently mix in the cooked pasta until evenly coated. Transfer to baking dish.
  • 5. Cover and bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove cover, top with cheeses and continue baking for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven, sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve.

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