"It's truly supreme...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for pan
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12 oz. cavatappi pasta
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2 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
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1 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
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8 oz. cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
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1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 c.)
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2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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3 (8-oz.) cans tomato sauce
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1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes
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1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
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1 tsp. dried basil
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1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 green bell pepper, seeds and stem removed, chopped into 1/2" pieces
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3 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
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1/3 c. sliced pepperoni (about 2 oz.)