Pizza Casserole

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   In a medium bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning and garlic powder.

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   Set aside.

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   In a large saute pan with lid, cook sausage over medium heat until cooked through and brown.

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   Drain grease if desired.

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   Add in red pepper and cook until softened.

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   Add in the tomato sauce mixture, cover pan and reduce to a simmer while you cook the pasta.

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   In a pot of salted water cook the pasta according to package directions.

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    Drain and set aside.

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    Preheat oven to 375 F

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    In a lightly greased 9x13x3 inch pan, pour a small amount of sauce to lightly coat the bottom.

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    Then add the first layer of ingredients in the following order: half of the pasta, half of the remaining sauce, half of the shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese.

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    Then cover it with sliced pepperoni.

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    Then add the second layer of ingredients in the following order: remaining pasta, remaining sauce, remaining mozzarella cheese, remaining Parmesan, and then top with sliced pepperoni

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    Place casserole in oven and bake for 40 minutes.

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    Remove from oven.

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    Let it set up for 10 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.