Recipe: PEPPY PIZZA PASTA

1# Turkey Italian Sausage or equivalent (turkey sausage lowers the fat grams significantly)
1 C. onion, chopped
2-3 C. elbow macaroni (whole grain is best),
3 oz. turkey pepperoni, diced or sliced or equivalent
28 oz. pasta sauce
4 oz. can sliced mushrooms, opt
2 oz can ripe olives, sliced, opt.
8 oz double pizza cheese or mozzarella
Bring a stock pot of water to boil to cook the elbow macaroni. When al-dente, drain and rinse with cold water. Meanwhile, brown sausage and onions, drain. In a bowl, combine all ingredients except cheese. Pour into 13 X 9" baking dish. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Uncover, bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese melts. Serves 6.
Double or triple and freeze extra batches for future meals.