Easy Pepperoni Pizza Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 1 13-ounce (about 375 grams) box whole wheat pasta (I prefer rotini, ziti, or penne)
• 1 pound (454 grams) ground Italian sausage, turkey, or beef
• 2 cups pepperoni, diced
• 4 8-ounce cans (227 grams each) tomato sauce (or 2 15-ounce cans)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasonings
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
• 2 cups (227 grams) mozzarella cheese