For your next potluck offering, consider this hearty pasta bake. lt'sjazzedup with pepperoni, sausage and olives for pizza-like flavor. It's handy, too, because it can be assembled ahead of time, then baked right before serving.

2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni

1 pound bulk Italian sausage

1 large onion, chopped

1 (15 ounce can) pizza sauce

1 (8 ounce can) tomato sauce

1/3 cup milk

1 (3-1/2 ounce pkg.) sliced pepperoni, halved

1 (4-1/2 ounces jar) sliced mushrooms, drained

1 (2-1/4 ounce can) sliced ripe olives, drained

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

• Cook macaroni according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain macaroni. In a large bowl, combine pizza sauce, tomato sauce and milk. Stir in sausage mixture, macaroni, pepperoni, mushrooms and olives.
• Transfer to a greased 13-in. x g-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

  Ready in 1 hour or less

  Yield: 8 servings