Baked Pasta - Rachel

Another great meal for a wintery night!

Baked Pasta

Prep time: 25 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. dried pasta (recipe calls for cavatelli or wagon wheel)

12 oz uncooked Italian sausage links, sliced 1/2 inch thick

3/4 c onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 26-oz jar pasta sauce

1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 t black pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.

2. Pre-heat oven to 375.

3. In a large skillet cook the sausage, onion, and garlic over med heat until browned. Remove from heat; drain fat.

4. In large bowl, stir together pasta sauce, 3/4 c mozzarella cheese and pepper. Add cooked pasta and drained sausage mixture. Stir to combine. Spoon mixture into 2-qt casserole dish.

5. Bake, covered, for 25 minutes or until nearly heated through. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake about 5 minutes more or until cheese melts.

6. Enjoy!

My Modifications

- Ground beef instead of sausage.

- I chopped up a red bell pepper and added it with the browning meat.

Source: Better Homes & Gardens Cook Book