Italian Sausage Casserole

Next in our series of Casseroles Requested by Little Buddy. This one uses something I rarely ever take a second glace at in the grocery store: jarred Alfredo. I know, I know...but it cuts down on the time (not so much on fat and salt). If you'd prefer, you can make your own Alfredo by thickening fat free half and half with cornstarch and then adding shredded Parmesan.

3 3/4 c baking mix
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
3/4 c softened margarine
6 tbs hot water
2 lbs crumbled Italian turkey sausage
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 16 oz jar alfredo sauce
1 1/2 c shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tbs oregano
4 large Roma tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced
2 cups Italian cheese blend
2 tsp dried basil

1. In skillet, brown sausage, pepper, and onion.

2. Meanwhile, stir together baking mix, garlic powder, margarine, and hot water. Press dough into bottom of cooking-sprayed 10 X 15 baking dish.

3. Top dough with sausage mixture. Spoon Alfredo sauce over sausage.

4. Spread Parmesan cheese over Alfredo sauce, and top with tomato. Sprinkle with Oregano.

5. Top with Italian cheese blend, and sprinkle basil.

6. Bake at 400 for 35 to 40 minutes, until cheese is bubbly. Allow to stand 10 minutes before serving.