Italian Pasta Casserole

(Courtesy of Taste of Home)

Ingredients:
2 c. uncooked spiral pasta
1/2 lb. lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 lb. Italian turkey sausage links, casing removed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 c. tomato paste
3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 oz. sliced turkey pepperoni
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions.  Meanwhile, crumble beef and sausage into a large skillet; add onion.  Cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.  Drain.  Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste and seasonings.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes.

Drain pasta; stir in meat mixture and pepperoni.  Transfer half of the pasta mixture to a 2 quart baking dish coated with cooking spry.  Sprinkle with half of the cheese; repeat layers.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.