Italian Pasta Bake

1 16 oz. package tri-color rotini noodles

2 jars pasta sauce, your choice

1 lb. mild Italian sausage

2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/3 cup parmesan cheese

handful of fresh basil, optional

Brown Italian sausage and drain fat. Add 1 1/2 jars of sauce and fresh basil and stir.

Cook noodles acording to package directions (al dente). Drain.

Mix noodles, meat and sauce in a large bowl.

Lightly spray a 9x13" casserole dish with cooking spray and add 1/2 of mixture to dish.

Top with 1 cup of shredded cheese. Top with remaining mixture and cover with 1 cup shredded cheese and sprinkle with 1/3 cup of grated parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes until cheese melts.

Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.

Unthaw in refrigerator overnight and bake same as above.