ITALIAN PASTA CASSEROLE

By Nana_CAM

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, castings 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 (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble beef and sausage into a large skillet; add onion and garlic. Cool and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

2. Drain pasta, stir in meat mixture and pepperoni. Transfer half of pasta mixture to 2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with half of cheese, repeat layers.

3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F. for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.