Italian Casserole with Bell Peppers and Meatballs | Canadian Goodness

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper trimmed and cut in strips
• 1 green bell pepper trimmed and cut in strips
• 1 large onion cut in 2 and sliced
• 1 1/2 cup (375 mL) sliced pepperoni
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes
• 3 cups (750 mL) water
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) tomato paste
• 2 cups (500 mL) rigatoni
• Italian Meat Balls
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese
• 1 lb (450 g) ground pork
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) beef broth concentrate
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Italian seasonings
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) crushed hot peppers
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) bread crumbs
• 2 eggs beaten
• All-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) vegetable oil