Baked Elbow Macaroni With Italian Sausage And Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

13 1/2 ounces whole wheat macaroni
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 green bell peppers, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
1 tablespoon dried chopped basil
4 cups red spaghetti sauce
1 lb Italian sausage, cooked and sliced thin
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided

Preparation

Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat olive oil in large skillet. Add garlic, onion, peppers, and basil. Saute 3 minutes, then add the sauce and sliced Italian sausage. Simmer 5 minutes.
Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
Layer 1/2 of the macaroni, 1/2 of the sauce mixture, 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
Repeat, and bake 25 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.