Name: Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Casserole (Gluten Free)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz uncooked penne pasta (gluten-free if needed); 1/2 lb ground turkey; 1/2 lb ground pork or beef; 1 small white onion, peeled and chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 4 oz pepperoni slices, coarsely chopped (gluten-free if needed); 2 tsp dried oregano; 2 to 3 cups pizza sauce (from above or a gluten-free brand); 3 cups shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan; About 20 whole slices pepperoni (for the top of the casserole); Sliced green onions, for garnish; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 medium onion, chopped finely; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2/3 cup gluten-free chicken broth; 28 oz crushed or finely chopped tomatoes; 1/2 tsp sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried rosemary; 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped