Baked Pizza Penne Casserole

Win big with the kids when you serve a casserole that tastes just like pizza.



Mueller's Whole Wheat Penne
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Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 35 min
Serves 4

Ingredients
  • 13.25 ounces Mueller's 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
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add garlic, onion, peppers, and basil. Sauté 3 minutes. 
  4. Add sauce and pepperoni. Simmer 5 minutes.
  5. 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. 
  6. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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