- 1 pkg. Jimmy Dean bulk pork sausage, cooked.
- 8 oz. spiral pasta (or any small pasta i.e. penne, macaroni, shells, etc.)
- 1 jar (26 oz.) pasta sauce
- 3/4 c. water
- 1 T. fresh basil chopped OR 1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 c. fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 box Texas Toast or frozen garlic bread sliced into 8 slices
- 2-3 c. (12 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 c. olive oil
- 8 fresh whole basil leaves
- 8 large tomato slices
Preparation:
- In a large bowl, mix cooked sausage, cooked pasta, pasta sauce, water, chopped basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Toss gently, then place mixture into a greased 9x13 in. pan.
- Place slices of garlic bread on top of mixture and cover with mozzarella.
- Dip tomatoe slices in olive oil and place on each bread slice.
- Cover with tin foil and bake at 400 degrees for approximately 25 minutes. Then uncover and bake for 5 - 10 minutes longer to melt the cheese.
- Tuck basil leaf slightly under each tomatoe. Let stand ten minutes to help set before slicing and serving.
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