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Italian Pasta Casserole

Name: Italian Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta; 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

6 servings

All the traditional flavors abound in this dish reminiscent of lasagna. “This is a zippy and hearty recipe that our family and guests really like.”—Denise Rasmussen, Salina, Kansas

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Ingredients

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble beef and sausage into a large skillet; add onion. Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Drain pasta; stir in meat mixture and pepperoni. Transfer half of the pasta mixture to a 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with half of the cheese; repeat layers.
Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 335 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 752mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

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