One Pot Pizza Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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8 ounces spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
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½ cup mini pepperoni, divided
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1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon dried basil
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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8 ounces rotini pasta
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to broil.
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Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat. Stir in 1/4 cup pepperoni until heated through, about 1 minute.
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Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder, pasta and 1 1/2 cups water; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.
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Remove from heat; top with mozzarella and remaining 1/4 cup pepperoni. Place into oven and cook until melted and golden brown, about 2 minutes.
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Serve immediately, garnished with parsley, if desired.
# Notes:
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This crowd-pleasing one pot meal requires minimal cleanup and is perfect for busy weeknights.