One Pan Pizza Pasta Casserole

One Pan Pizza Pasta Casserole *If you double this recipe use a very large skillet! 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces ground Italian sausage (can use ground beef) ½ cup pepperoni, cut into quarters, divided 2 cups Roasted Garlic tomato sauce ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder 8 ounces spiral pasta (any short cut pasta will do) ½ cup tomato, diced 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil Preheat your oven to broil. On medium-high heat, heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as you go. This takes about 3-5 minutes. Drain the excess fat. Mix in half of your pepperoni until heated through, about 1 minute. Mix in the sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, diced tomato, pasta (uncooked) and 1½ cups hot water. Bring this mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until pasta is completely cooked through, about 12-14 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat; top with mozzarella cheese and remaining pepperoni. Place into oven, uncovered, just until the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Keep a close eye on this so the cheese doesn't burn - you want it just melted! Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or basil for some color and added flavor (optional)