Italian Pasta Casserole


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 289.1
  • Total Fat: 7.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 47.6 mg
  • Sodium: 890.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
  • Protein: 23.6 g

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Introduction

Featured in the Oct/Nov 08 issue of Healthy Cooking with some changes to suit our family's tastes. Featured in the Oct/Nov 08 issue of Healthy Cooking with some changes to suit our family's tastes.
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 cups uncooked macaroni
    1/2 pound lean ground beef
    1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casing removed
    1 small onion, finely chopped
    1 garlic clove, minced
    2 (14.5 oz) cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
    1/3 c. tomato paste
    3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
    1/2 t. chili powder
    1/8 t. salt
    1/8 t. garlic powder
    1/8 t. dried thyme
    1/8 t. pepper
    1 cup part skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to directions, drain and set aside.

While pasta cooks, crumble beef and sausage in a large skillet. Add onion and garlic and cook over medium heat until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes.

Add pasta to meat mixture. Transfer half of mixture to a 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle 1/2 cheese over. Repeat layers.

Bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user COVEREDNPRAYING.