Cheesy Pizza Pasta

1. 1

   Pre-Heat oven to 350F

2. 2

   In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

3. 3

   Drain; return to Dutch oven.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in a non sticl skillet crumble sausage and brown.

5. 5

   Add onion and mushrooms to sausage in skillet; cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, or until vegetables are tender.

6. 6

   Stir in tomatoes; heat to boiling.

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   Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened.

8. 8

   Stir in pasta sauce and basil.

9. 9

   Heat just to boiling.

10. 10

    Add sausage mixture, pepperoni and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese to pasta in Dutch oven; stir until well mixed.

11. 11

    Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.

12. 12

    Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; cover baking dish with foil, sprayed side down.

13. 13

    Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated.

14. 14

    Remove foil; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.

15. 15

    Bake uncovered 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.