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      Title: Garlic Bread Pasta Torte
 Categories: Pasta, Breads, Vegetables, Cheese, Pork
      Yield: 12 Servings

     16 oz Spiral pasta
 19 1/2 oz Italian sausage links;
           - casings removed
      8 oz Fresh mushrooms; sliced
      1 md Bell pepper; chopped
      1 md Onion; chopped
     24 oz Jar marinara sauce
      1 tb Fresh basil; minced -OR-
      1 ts Dried basil
      3 ts Italian seasoning
  2 1/2 c  Mozzarella cheese; shredded,
           - divided
      6 tb Butter; in cubes
      6 cl Garlic; minced
     20 sl White bread; crusts off
           Additional marinara sauce;
           - warmed (optional)

  Set oven @ 400°F/205°C.

  In a 6 qt stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions for
  al dente; drain and return to pot.

  In a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms, green pepper, and
  onion over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes or until sausage is no
  longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Stir in
  sauce, basil, and Italian seasoning. Add to pasta; stir in 2 cups
  cheese.

  In a microwave, melt butter; stir in garlic. Lightly brush one side
  of bread with garlic butter. Line bottom and sides of a greased 10"
  springform pan with bread slices, trimming to fit and facing
  buttered sides against pan. Fill with pasta mixture; press firmly
  to pack down. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

  Bake, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and cheese
  is melted. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove rim. If
  desired, serve with additional marinara sauce.

  Recipe by Melissa Birdsong, Waleska, Georgia

  Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives

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