Recipe For Cooking Italian Sausage And Pepper Bake

Toaster Oven Casseroles :: Pork Casseroles

Italian Sausage and Pepper Bake

1 lb. Italian sausage
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 med. onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 sweet red pepper, sliced
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 tea. tomato paste
1/4 tea. oregano
1/2 tea. basil
Salt and pepper
1 (20 oz.) pkg. frozen stuffed shells or manicotti
1/4 C. Parmesan cheese (optional)

Cook Italian sausage; drain. Slice into 1/2-in. pieces; set aside.

Meanwhile, in lrg. skillet, heat oil. Add onion and peppers; cook until tender, about 3 min. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, seasonings and cooked sausage. Simmer for 2 min., stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.

Coat shallow 2-qt. baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread half of sauce in bottom of dish. Arrange pasta in dish; cover with remaining sauce. Cover with foil; bake at 400 degrees F for 40 min. Top with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Makes approximately 6 servings.