One-Pot Pizza Pasta Bake

1 tbsp olive oil

500 g ground turkey or lean ground beef

½ cup mini pepperoni, sliced and divided

1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)

½ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp dried basil

¼ tsp garlic powder

8 oz dry whole wheat rotini pasta (about half a box)

5 ½ cups water

1 salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Preheat oven to broil.

Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in ¼ cup pepperoni and heated for about 1 minute.

Stir in tomato sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder, pasta and 1 ½ cups water; season with salt and pepper.

Bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 12-14 minutes.

Remove from heat; top with mozzarella and remaining ¼ cup pepperoni. Place into oven and broil until the cheese is melted and golden brown, about 2 minutes.

Serve immediately.

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