Potluck Sausage Casserole Pasta

Recipe Ingredients: 

• 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon kisan canola cooking 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

Recipe Method: 

• 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 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, 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 15-20 minutes longer or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Recipe Tips: 

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