Baked Pizza Penne Casserole
Win big with the kids when you serve a casserole that tastes just like pizza.
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 13.25 ounces Luxury Whole Wheat Penne
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon basil
- 4 cups spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 pound sliced pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (part skim if desired)
- 1 cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated, divided
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic, onion, peppers, and basil. Sauté 3 minutes.
- Add sauce and pepperoni. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture into the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Add layers using half of the penne, half of the sauce mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese on the top. Repeat this layering technique again. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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