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Hearty Pasta Casserole Recipe

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Loaded with colorful, flavorful roasted veggies, this recipe became an instant hit with us when it was developed in the Country Woman test kitchen. This rustic Italian-inspired casserole is also the perfect main dish "to go": it transports easily and retains heat well. A great make-ahead, too!

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Hearty Pasta Casserole Recipe

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

45 35 80

Ingredients

2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1/2 pound fresh brussels sprouts, halved
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 package (13-1/4 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the squash, brussels sprouts and onion; drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Spread vegetables in a single layer in two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 30-40 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer; drain. Add tomatoes and tomato paste; cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Drain pasta and return to the pan. Add sausage mixture, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup Asiago and roasted vegetables.
Transfer to a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: 1-1/4 cups equals 416 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 816 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 24 g protein.

Originally published as Hearty Pasta Casserole in Country Woman November/December 2005, p37

Medium-Bodied Red Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.

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Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2010 by Cheri LW

Loved this recipe. Even got my 4 year old to clean his plate even. I microwaved the brussel sprouts, squash, and onions instead of baking which saved quite a bit of time. I have already made it again.

Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2009 by erinchelsea

I thought this was pretty good- but a lot of work for something that's not fabulous. Next time I will probably just make it with spaghetti sauce. It could use some more seasonings & definitely some salt.