Cook the pasta till just before al dente. Drain and set aside
While pasta is cooking, brown the ground beef over medium high heat until cooked. Spoon out any excess fat and set cooked beef aside
In the same pan, saute onions and garlic in some oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes
Add bell peppers and saute for another 3 minutes until vegetables sweat
Add in beef, fire roasted tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to a gentle boil
Reduce heat to medium and add in pepperoni, olives, sugar, bouillon cubes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste and red wine (optional)
Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes
Combine pasta with pasta sauce and toss to mix
Arrange in a 9×13 casserole dish and top with a thick layer of mozzarella cheese
Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until bubbly
For optional more cheese browning, broil in the middle rack at 450 degrees F for 2-3 minutes
Dish and serve hot with Parmesan cheese, parsley or basil
