Garlic Bread Pasta Torte

• 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

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain and return to pot.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/garlic-bread-pasta-torte/ (may not work)