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
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
Recipe
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.