Classic Italian Sausage & Tomato Pasta Bake Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 pound bulk mild Italian sausage 1 cup chopped onion 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 can (about 14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste 1 cup water 1‑1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 package (12 ounces) wide egg noodles, cooked according to package directions and drained 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION:

1. Crumble sausage into 12-inch skillet. Cook and stir 2 minutes over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir until onions are tender and sausage is no longer pink. Drain fat. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 13X9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Place noodles in large bowl. Add sausage mixture; stir until well blended. Place half of noodle mixture into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake 30 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.

This recipe appears in: Italian