Kielbasa Pasta Bake

Yields to 8 Servings

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium red onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp)
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
½ tsp garlic powder
½ cup half & half
10 oz bag fresh spinach, thinly sliced
12 oz pasta
12 oz package Kielbasa or Turkey/Chicken Sausage, halved lengthwise, and sliced ¼" thick
2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided
½ cup shredded parmesan

In a large stock pot, heat oil. Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, herbs and seasonings. Add half & half and spinach; stir until spinach welts. Simmer and keep warm, stirring occasionally.
Cook noodles 1 minute under al dente. Fold noodles into the sauce, add sausage and 1 cup of mozzarella; stir well. Pour mixture into a greased 13x9-inch pan. Top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and ½ cup of parmesan cheeses.
Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 to 30 minutes or until the sauce is bubbly, the cheese browns, and everything is heated through.