SAUSAGE PIZZA PASTA

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It's pizza in a bowl! Here's a terrific (and tasty) way to make sure your kids get the whole grains and vegetables they need to grow up big and strong. -Danna Holt, Shoals, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cups uncooked whole grain spiral pasta
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, mushrooms, green pepper and onion over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., Stir in pasta, pizza sauce, water, Italian seasoning and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.