In need of a quick homemade meal to feed the family? Try this easy pasta bake—it’s ready in under 30 minutes, and with one pot, cleanup is a breeze!
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Italian sausage
- 3 cups water
- 1 16-ounce box uncooked pasta
- 2 15-ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1 5-ounce package pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Servings:
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook Italian sausage until browned, or about 3-5 minutes. Drain if desired. Stir in water, pasta, tomato sauce, ½ cup pepperoni, basil, oregano, and garlic powder, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Top with remaining pepperoni and mozzarella. Cover immediately with foil until cheese is melted, or about 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, and serve!
