Ingredients
Rigatoni or short pasta
Ground Italian sausage or ground beef
Pepperoni slices
Marinara or pizza sauce
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Shredded Italian blend or provolone cheese
Olive oil
Salt
Black pepper
Italian seasoning
Optional: sliced black olives, diced bell peppers, mushrooms
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F.
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain.
Heat olive oil in a pan and cook the ground sausage or beef until browned, seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of pizza sauce. Add half of the pasta, then top with half of the meat, pepperoni, sauce, and cheeses.
Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients, finishing with cheese and pepperoni on top.
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake another 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Let rest for a few minutes before serving so it slices cleanly and stays cheesy.
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