Two-Cheese Rotini

This is from a Precious Cheese recipe and WOAH does it need a low-cal makeover!!

Ingredients:
1 lb Sweet Italian sausage, sliced 1/2" thick
1 green pepper, chopped
1 T EVOO
1 jar of Ragu Traditional sauce (26 oz)
15 oz Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
12 oz Rotini, cooked and drained
1-1/2 c Low-Moisure, Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, shredded and divided

Directions:
In a skillet, cook sausage and green pepper in hot oil over medium high heat unti browned; drain well. Add spaghetti sauce. Stir to combine.

Combine ricotta cheese, rotini, and 1/2 c mozzarella. Stir gently to blend. Spoon half of pasta mixture into a lightly greased baking dish. Top with half of sauce. Repeat layers. Cover. Bake at 350F for 25 minutes; uncover. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Continue baking for 5-10 min or until cheese is melted.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 513
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Carbs: 45g
Protein: 27g

Ratings:
Kristen: 4.5
Dave: 3.5