"This easy to make, comforting dish will keep you warm on a cold day...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 ounces dried cavatelli or dried multigrain penne pasta
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12 ounces uncooked ground Italian turkey sausage (see Tips)
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1 cup chopped eggplant or zucchini
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1 cup chopped fresh cremini or button mushrooms
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1 medium red sweet pepper, chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
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¼ cup snipped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed
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1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup shredded reduced-fat Italian blend cheese (4 ounces)