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Title: Garlic Bread Pasta Torte
Categories: Pasta, Breads, Vegetables, Cheese, Pork
Yield: 12 Servings
16 oz Spiral pasta
19 1/2 oz Italian sausage links;
- casings removed
8 oz Fresh mushrooms; sliced
1 md Bell pepper; chopped
1 md Onion; chopped
24 oz Jar marinara sauce
1 tb Fresh basil; minced -OR-
1 ts Dried basil
3 ts Italian seasoning
2 1/2 c Mozzarella cheese; shredded,
- divided
6 tb Butter; in cubes
6 cl Garlic; minced
20 sl White bread; crusts off
Additional marinara sauce;
- warmed (optional)
Set oven @ 400 F/205 C.
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 to 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"
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 to 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.
Recipe by Melissa Birdsong, Waleska, Georgia
Recipe FROM:
https://www.tasteofhome.com
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