Seven-Layer Rigatoni

Name: Seven-Layer Rigatoni
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta; 1 lb Italian turkey sausage; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped; 8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms; 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped; 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 2 12 cups reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta
1 lb Italian turkey sausage
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
8 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 12 cups reduced-fat mozzarella cheese

Directions

1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
2

While pasta is cooking, saute sausage in 10 inch skillet, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
3

In a separate bowl, mix tomatoes, garlic and basil.
4

Heat oven to 375 degrees.
5

Spray/grease rectangular baking dish (13x9x2 inches).
6

Layer half each of the pasta, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, parmesan cheese, tomato mixture and mozzarella cheese in baking dish, then repeat the process.
7

Bake uncovered 35-40 minutes or until hot and cheese is golden brown.