Skillet Four-Cheese "Baked" Pasta

(Courtesy of Family Circle)

 

Ingredients:

1 lb. rotini pasta or penne

3/4 lb. hot Italian sausage

2 sweet red peppers

1 large onion

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 jar (26 oz.) marinara sauce

2 c. shredded Italian four-cheese blend

 

Directions:

Heat oven to 450 degrees.  Cook pasta following package directions.  Drain.

 

While pasta is cooking, cut sausage into 1/2 inch slices.  Seed and slice peppers and slice onion for a total of 4 cups.  Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.  Add sausage, peppers and onions.  Cook, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until peppers and onions are tender and the sausage is cooked through.  Add sauce and bring to a simmer.  Stir in the drained pasta and 1 cup of the cheese.

 

Sprinkle remaining cheese over the pasta and bake for 8 minutes or until cheese melts and casserole starts to bubble.  Cool 5 minutes before serving.