Ingredients
2 cups uncooked spiral pasta1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)1/2 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed1 small onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, minced2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained1/3 cup tomato paste3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/2 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon dried thyme1/8 teaspoon pepper2 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Preparation
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-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with half of the cheese; repeat layers.
Cover and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
