One Pot Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake

By srumbel

Dinner doesn’t get much better than this One Pot Cheesy Pizza Pasta Bake which is easy to make comfort food that is oh-so-delicious .
from selfproclaimedfoodie.com

Ingredients

• 13 ounces spicy italian sausage, removed from casing
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3-4 ounces pepperoni, divided
• 1/4 cup artichoke hearts
• 1/4 cup fresh basil
• 1 (14 ounce) jar Ragu pasta sauce
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 8 ounces pasta
• 8 ounces mozzarella, grated
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives

Preparation

Step 1

In dutch oven over medium high heat, cook sausage with onion and pepper until meat is slightly browned, 10-15 minutes. Add garlic and half the pepperoni, stir, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add artichoke hearts, basil, pasta sauce, water, and pasta. Stir well and cover. Cook over medium high heat for 7-10 minutes until pasta is tender. While pasta is cooking, preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
When pasta is cooked, cover with shredded mozzarella as well as remaining pepperoni and olives. Bake in preheated oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese has fully melted.

Yields: 6 servings