Pepperoni Pizza Pasta

By dlgates60

Ingredients

• 1 454g pkg CATELLI SMART Spaghetti
• 1 1/2 cups sliced deli pepperoni
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms
• 1 tsp each dried oregano and basil leaves
• 2 cups pizza sauce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain well. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. Slice all but 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the pepperoni into thin strips.

3. Stir the pepperoni strips, onion, green pepper, mushrooms (if using), oregano, basil, pizza sauce, half of the cheese, eggs and Parmesan in a large bowl until well combined. Toss the sauce mixture with the cooked pasta.

4. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9 x 13-inch (3 L) baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and dot with the reserved pepperoni slices. Bake for 30 minutes. Let the dish stand for 5 minutes; slice and serve with additional warmed pizza sauce if desired.