Pepperoni Pizzazz

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With this hearty entree from Marge Unger of La Porte, Indiana, all you'll need to round out the meal is garlic bread and a tossed salad. "I've fixed it for buffets, for potluck dinners and even for company. Keep the recipe handy, because you'll certainly be asked for it," Marge assures

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• 1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni
• 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine 2-1/3 cups spaghetti sauce, pepperoni, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Drain pasta; add to sauce mixture and mix well.
Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Combine tomato sauce and remaining spaghetti sauce; pour over top.
Cover and bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Yield: 9 servings.



Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 382 calories, 20 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 1,414 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 19 g protein.