Ingredients
1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms1 medium green pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil3 teaspoons Italian seasoning2-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided6 tablespoons butter, cubed6 garlic cloves, minced20 slices white bread, crusts removedAdditional marinara sauce, warmed, optional
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain and return to pot.
In a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms, green pepper and onion over medium-high heat 7-9 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Stir in sauce, basil and Italian seasoning. Add to pasta; stir in 2 cups cheese.
In a microwave, melt butter; stir in garlic. Lightly brush one side of bread with garlic butter. Line bottom and sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan with bread slices, trimming to fit and facing buttered sides against pan. Fill with pasta mixture; press firmly to pack down. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim. If desired, serve with additional marinara sauce.
