weight watcher recipes – pizza pasta casserole

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb mild Italian turkey sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 (26 ounce) jar  spaghetti sauce (I used Preggo Heart Smart)
• 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 cup shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese 
• 15 slices of turkey pepperoni

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage, onion, and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain any access fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce and pasta.
2. Transfer to 13×9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and arrange pepperoni over the top.
3. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
   Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze up to 3 months. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time to 35-40 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.
4. Slice the casserole into 8 equal portions, serving size: 1 piece or slice of casserole.

NOTES

MyWW points: Blue: 11; Green: 11; Purple: 11