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Cheesy Skillet Pizza Pasta

5 from 7 votes
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces spicy or mild Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1/2 cup mini pepperoni divided
  • 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 8 oz. rotini pasta
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to broil.
  2. In a large oven-proof skillet set to medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add Italian sausage and cook until browned, crumbling with a spoon, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in 1/4 cup pepperoni and cook 1 additional minute.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, basil garlic powder, pasta and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat, simmering until pasta is cooked through, 12-14 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with mozzarella and remaining 1/4 cup pepperoni. Place under broiler and cook until melted and golden brown, 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
  6. Enjoy!