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October 3, 2011
Hearty Wagon Wheel Pasta
Homestyle Pasta
Prep time:
10 mins.Bake Time:
25 minutes“Kids love fun pasta shapes. And this easy dish featuring wagon wheel-shaped pasta really gets dinner rolling!”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 12 ounces wagon wheel pasta
- 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
- 1 jar (26 ounces) pasta sauce
- 1 jar (4 1/2 ounces) button mushrooms, drained
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain. Place in a medium bowl.
2
Meanwhile, cook the sausage in a 10-inch skillet, stirring occasionally, until browned, 4–5 minutes. Stir in the pasta sauce and mushrooms.
3
Add the sausage mixture to the pasta. Mix well. Stir in 11/2 cups mozzarella and the Parmesan. Spread in an ungreased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
4
Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella. Return to oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes longer. Serve hot.
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Serving Suggestion
Serving Suggestion
Serve with green beans and warm dinner rolls. For dessert, enjoy angel food cake with chocolate sauce.
Great Ideas
Great Ideas
• Adding 1/2 cup grated carrots to saucy casseroles such as this one is a good way to boost nutrition for the kids.
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