Hearty Noodle Casserole

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Hearty Noodle Casserole
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients:
1
pound Italian sausage, casings removed

1
jar (26-1/2 ounces) pasta sauce

1
pint (16 ounces) ricotta or cottage cheese

1
package (12 ounces) extra wide egg noodles, cooked

1
package (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1
can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms

1/2
cup chopped green bell pepper



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Brown sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat stirring to break up meat. Drain fat.

2.
Combine sauce, sausage, ricotta cheese, noodles, half the mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and bell pepper in large bowl. Spoon into 3-quart or 13X9-inch baking pan. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.

3.
Bake, uncovered, about 25 minutes or until heated through.





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