Friday, September 25, 2009

Cheesy Pizza Pasta (eat better america)

12 oz rotini pasta (I used 16 oz gf pasta spirals)
3/4 lb italian turkey sausage
1 large onion, chopped
1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 can diced tomatoes
1 jar pasta sauce
1 8 oz can tomato sauce (I added this since I had extra pasta)
1/2 tsp dried basil
6 oz sliced pepperoni
2 C shredded italian cheese blend (I probably used 3 cups)
Oregano to sprinkle on top

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.

In a 12 inch skillet, crumble sausage and cook over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain if necessary. Add onion and mushrooms and cook until tender. Stir in tomatoes and tomato sauce, heat until boiling and then reduce heat. Stir in pasta sauce and basil and heat to a boil.

Add sauce mixture, pepperoni and 1 1/2 cups cheese to the pasta. Stir until well mixed. Spread in a 9x13 pan and cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes, until bubbly and heated through. Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining cheese and some oregano. Bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.

My family really liked this recipe. It makes ALOT, so be prepared for leftovers. We have been eating it all week for lunch and it reheats really well. I'm wondering if it is something that could be made ahead and frozen. I may try it one of these days...

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