ONE POT PIZZA & RANCH PASTA

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 ounces uncured pepperoni
• 3⁄4 pound mild Italian sausage, casings removed (chicken or pork)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 pound gluten-free pasta
• 3⁄4 cup MNMLST Pizza Sauce
• 1 quart  water
• 1 bottle MNMLST Ranch Dressing
• 1/4 cup Italian cheese blend
• ¼ cup parmesan grated
• 2 teaspoons fresh herbs, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the pepperoni and cook for 2 minutes on each side, until browned. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Crumble the sausage and add it to the pot along with the kale and salt. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the sausage is cooked through.
3. Add the pasta to the pot and sauté for 1 minute.
4. Add water and stir in.
5. Stir in the pizza sauce.
6. Cover and continue cooking for 8-12 minutes, until the sauce is simmering and the noodles are soft. Add up to 2 more tablespoons of water if the sauce needs to be thinned further.
7. Then add a bottle of ranch dressing, Italian cheese and fresh herbs and stir in.
8. Top with crisp pepperoni and parmesan and serve.