Pasta Casserole

Ingredients

• 2 cups pasta, uncooked, choose whatever pasta shape you want
• 14 ounces smoked sausage, or all beef weiners, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 (680ml) can of pasta sauce of your choice
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• salt and pepper, to taste
• Garnish with freshly chopped parsley

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Grease an oven proof dish with butter.
3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to the water. Add the pasta and cook for about 8-10 minutes until el dente. Drain when ready.
4. Using a skillet on the stovetop, cook the pieces smoked sausage, or wieners until they are nicely browned.
5. Remove the meat to a plate lined with paper towels to remove any fat.
6. Pour the pasta sauce into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the meat and and the cheeses and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cooked pasta.
7. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
8. Cover with aluminum foil and bake foe 25-30 minutes or until it is heated right through and bubbly.