Sausage Pasta Bake

Name: Sausage Pasta Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta; 1/4 pound Jones No Sugar Pork Sausage Roll sausage; 3 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped green onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce with mushrooms; 2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 5 slices pepperoni, cut into quarters, optional; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

This hearty dish is a favorite for weekday dinners. The combination of flavors makes it special.

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta
1/4 pound Jones No Sugar Pork Sausage Roll sausage
3 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup spaghetti sauce with mushrooms
2/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
5 slices pepperoni, cut into quarters, optional
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a skillet, cook the sausage, green pepper, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain.
In a bowl, combine the pasta, sausage mixture, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian seasoning and pepper.
Transfer to a greased shallow 3-cup baking dish. Cover and bake at 375° for 15 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, 5-8 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.