Sausage Spaghetti Spirals
"My family loves this flavorful casserole with hearty chunks of sausage and green pepper," says Carol Carolton of Wheaton, Illinois. The recipe makes a big pan, so it's nicely sized for a potluck.10 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk Johnsonville® Ground Sausage
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 5 cups spiral pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 jar (28 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
- 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook sausage and green pepper over medium heat
- until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta and spaghetti
- sauce; mix well.
- Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at
- 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5-10
- minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 10 servings.
Nutrition Facts:Nutritional Analysis: One 1-cup serving (prepared with turkey Italian sausage and reduced-fat mozzarella) equals 249 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 710 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 16 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 lean meat.
Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti, Sangiovese, Malbec or Zinfandel.