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Ingredients
- Loaded Pizza Pasta Casserole 2 cups casserole-size elbows, uncooked*
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 cup Parmesan or Romano Cheese (divided)
- 8 oz bulk Italian sausage (any flavor)
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup thickly sliced fresh mushrooms
- 2 tbs chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
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