Ingredients:
8 ounces wagon wheel macaroni
8 ounces Italian sausage
1 teaspoon instant minced onion
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (24 ounce) jars traditional-style pasta sauce ( I use my own home made)
1 (8 ounce) packages mozzarella cheese, cut into thin slices
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
While pasta is cooking, break apart Italian sausage and cook over medium heat in a large skillet, until done, about 5-7 minutes add in onion, oregano, basil and pepper, stir well Drain excess fat.
Stir cooked sausage, onion, oregano, basil and pepper into pasta sauce in an ungreased 9-inch deep dish pie plate or 2 1/2 quart. casserole dish.
Add cooked pasta, blend well.
Cover top completely with mozzarella slices.
Bake 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and mixture is hot.
Great served with garlic bread or garlic sticks and a side salad.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 25 min.