Mixed-Up Pizzaiola Bake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb. short pasta (about 4 c.)
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
3/4 lb. part-skim Mozzarella cheese, diced
2/3 c. diced pepperoni
2 to 3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
1/2 tsp. black pepper
4 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Optional toppings:
Sauteed thinly sliced Italian frying peppers, red onion, bell peppers or mushrooms, olives, cooked and crumbled Italian sausage, thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes.