Turkey Pasta Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound turkey sausage
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 7 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1-28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta (cooked according to package directions)
• 4 ounces Havarti cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• 2 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
• In a large skillet, cook turkey sausage over medium-high heat, breaking into crumbles, until fully cooked. Remove from skillet.
• Add olive oil to skillet. Add onion and green pepper, cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Cook another 2 minutes.
• Return sausage to skillet and stir well. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper, mixing well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
• Add cream to skillet and heat through.
• In a large bowl, toss pasta with sauce and add cubed Havarti and cheddar.
• Place pasta in a 13X9X2 inch baking dish. Top with shredded parmesan and cheddar.
• Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is melted on top.