Seven Layer Rigatoni

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (9 ounces)
• 1 lb bulk italian sausage
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms (3 cups)
• 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (10 ounces)

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375. spray rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches, with cooking spray. cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
• 2 while pasta is cooking, cook sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, drain. mix tomatoes, garlic and basil.
• 3 layer half each of the pasta, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, parmesan cheese, tomato mixture and mozzarella cheese in baking dish. repeat layers.
• 4 bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and cheese is golden brown.