Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

   ⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375

   
2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Trader Joe's radiatore pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.

   ⏱️ 15 min

   
3. 3

   While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the Trader Joe's sweet Italian sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

   ⏱️ 7 min

   
4. 4

   Add the thawed Trader Joe's fire roasted bell peppers and onions to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.

   ⏱️ 5 min

   
5. 5

   Stir in the Trader Joe's organic marinara sauce, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

   ⏱️ 3 min

   
6. 6

   Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the cooked radiatore pasta, 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, and the chopped fresh basil until well combined.

   ⏱️ 3 min

   
7. 7

   Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and the shredded Trader Joe's Unexpected Cheddar Cheese evenly over the top.

   ⏱️ 2 min

   
8. 8

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bake is heated through. For a golden-brown top, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.

   ⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375

   
9. 9

   Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh basil, if desired.

   ⏱️ 5 min

   

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