Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese Recipe

Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese

Category		Entrees - Maindishes
Sub Category		Quick Meals
Servings		8 servings (serving

Ingredients

-	1 (1-pound) package uncooked ziti (short tube-shaped pasta)
-	1 pound hot turkey Italian sausage links
-	1 cup chopped onion
-	2 garlic cloves, minced
-	1 tablespoon tomato paste
-	1/4 teaspoon salt
-	1/4 teaspoon pepper
-	2 (14.5-ounce) cans petite-diced tomatoes, undrained
-	1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

-	Cooking spray
-	1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
-	1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese


Instructions


Preheat oven to 350°.


Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain the pasta, and set aside.


Remove casings from sausage. Cook sausage, onion, and garlic in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble. Add the tomato paste, salt, pepper, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.


Combine cooked pasta, sausage mixture, and basil. Place half of the pasta mixture in a 4-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Top with half of mozzarella and half of Parmesan. Repeat layers. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until bubbly.


Serving Suggestions

This easy-to-make meal makes a lot, and leftovers reheat well.

Originally Submitted 5/21/2009

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Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese Recipe

Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese

Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese Recipe - Entrees - Maindishes