Potluck Sausage Casserole

From: Taste of Home

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!


Total Time: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + standing
Makes: 10 servings

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

Directions

• 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.

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