POTLUCK SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

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Whenever my husband digs in to this pasta casserole full of Italian sausage and veggies, he gets a big smile on his face. I love that! -Jane Davis, Marion, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 jar (14 ounces) pasta sauce with meat
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain and transfer to greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain and remove from pan., In same skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, oregano, salt and pepper; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add zucchini, mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir 6-8 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender., Stir in tomato sauce, pasta sauce and sausage; pour over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese (dish will be full). Cover casserole with a piece of foil coated with cooking spray. Bake 10 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.