PIZZA PASTA SUPREME

Pizza Pasta Supreme image

Provided by Maryann Brooklyn

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb italian sausage - castings removed
1 onion - diced
1 green pepper - diced
1 red bell pepper - diced
8 oz container fresh sliced mushrooms
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp garlic salt
26 oz marinara sauce - home made or jar
14 oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 lb pepperoni - diced
1/2 c parmesan cheese
2 c mozzarella cheese - shredded
1 lb box (medium) macaroni shells

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook pasta according to package instructions; set aside. Remember that pasta will continue to cook with the casserole when it is baked, so leave noodles al dente (firm to the bite). Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground sausage to skillet and sprinkle with a 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook until crumbly and no longer pink, about 8 - 10 minutes. Add onion, peppers, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, remaining salt and pepper, red pepper flakes and garlic salt to the skillet; cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add marinara sauce and pepperoni to skillet and bring to a simmer; remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. In a large mixing bowl, combine sausage sauce mixture with pasta. Pour into 13 x 9 casserole dish and top with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.