Ingredients

  • 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne
  • 6 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 5 ounces shredded parmesan cheese (about 1 1/4 cups)
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) package fully cooked fire-roasted chicken and turkey sausage, cut into coins
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (25 1/2 ounce) jar tomato and basil pasta sauce

Method

  • Heat oven to 375°F Grease a 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta in lightly salted boiling water for 8 to 9 minutes. Drain.
  • In medium-size bowl, stir together the cheeses, garlic salt, basil, and black pepper.
  • In large bowl, stir together cooked pasta, half of the cheese mixture, red pepper, sausage, half of the drained tomatoes, and half of the pasta sauce.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining drained tomatoes, pasta sauce, and cheese mixture.
  • Cover and bake at 375F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 15 more minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.