Busters Recipes

Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese

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 black 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

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 mins, 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 mins or until bubbly.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)