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Pizza Casserole

3/4 cup chopped onion
1 each medium sweet red and yellow pepper, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
3/4 pound smoked sausage, sliced
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated breadsticks

In a large skillet, saute onion and peppers in oil for 2-3 minutes or until almost
tender. Add zucchini and garlic; saute 4-6 minutes longer or until vegetables are
tender. Stir in the tomatoes, sausage, tomato paste, salt, Italian seasoning,
pepper and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer,
uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until heated through. Spoon half of the sausage

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 24, 2008

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Pizza Casserole cont.

mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with
mozzarella cheese; top with remaining sausage mixture. Separate breadsticks;
arrange in a lattice pattern over the top. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan
cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until topping is
golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6-8 servings.