Better for You Pasta

Better for You Pasta This tasty dish offers two to three servings. For a bit of kick use spicier sausage. Pair this with a crispy salad greens and whole grain garlic bread for a meal. Ingredients: 1 c. rigatoni, uncooked 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage 1 1/2 c. pasta sauce 1/4 c. mushrooms, sliced 1/2 c. shredded Italian cheese 16 slices mini pepperoni Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 1-qt. baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. 2. Prepare pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside. Meanwhile cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until no pink remains, drain. Stir in pasta sauce and mushrooms. Toss in cooked pasta and stir to coat. 3. Transfer to the baking dish and top with pepperoni and cheese. Cover and bake for 25 minutes, remove lid and bake for 5 more minutes.