ITALIAN PASTA BAKE

Ingredients

• 1 (14 oz) Package of Klement's Italian Sausage
• 1 Large onion, chopped
• 2 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Each red & green bell peppers, cubed
• 1 (14oz) Can diced tomatoes, or pasta style tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (6oz) Can tomato paste
• 1 (8oz) Package of mostaccioli pasta, cooked
• 1/4 Cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 Cups Italian shredded cheese

Steps

1. Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish and pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cut Klement's Italian sausage into ½ inch pieces. Cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides. Pour off drippings.
3. Add onion, garlic and bell peppers; cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Add tomatoes and tomato paste; mix well. Stir in pasta and basil.
5. Bake mixture, covered, for 20 minutes.
6. Uncover; sprinkle cheese over casserole. Continue to bake 5 minutes until cheese is melted.