GARLIC BREAD PASTA TORTE

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My kids love to stuff spiral pasta inside bread for a clever dinner torte. We save the bread crusts to make garlicky croutons for salad. -Melissa Birdsong, Waleska, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 garlic cloves, minced
20 slices white bread, crusts removed
Additional marinara sauce, warmed, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. 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 7-9 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-in. 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, 25-30 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 752mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Ruby Taylor
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This pasta torte is the worst thing I've ever eaten.


Dheho Maxamed
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I'm sorry, but I really didn't like this pasta torte.


Jeeva Kumar
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This pasta torte is a waste of time and money.


S I L O
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I would not recommend this pasta torte to others.


Santosh Devkota
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This pasta torte is not worth the effort.


Traveler
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pasta torte didn't turn out as well as I hoped.


2sabi Official
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The pasta torte was a bit dry.


Anyango Otieno
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This pasta torte was a little too cheesy for my taste.


Ali _baryar_king 1209
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I'm not a big fan of garlic, but I still enjoyed this pasta torte.


Fistos Bofelo
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This pasta torte is the perfect comfort food.


Furqan Swati
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I love that this pasta torte can be made ahead of time.


Daisy Obrien
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This pasta torte is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mayanja Rodgers
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I used whole wheat pasta in my pasta torte, and it turned out great!


keys Waller
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This pasta torte is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Fredrick Parker
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I added some chopped bacon to my pasta torte, and it was delicious!


Donna Jones
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This pasta torte is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Zohaib GUJJAR
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I love the idea of using garlic bread as the crust for this torte. It adds a wonderful flavor and texture.


Ghadeer Bilal
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Caroline Seifert
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I made this pasta torte for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got tons of compliments.


Daily NAYA PAKISTAN
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This pasta torte was a hit with my family! The combination of garlic bread and pasta is genius, and the cheese and herbs add a delicious flavor.