Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese
Awesome, this is the best pasta I have ever had. I couldn't believe how flavorful it came out, perfectly balanced on both flavor and texture.
Ingredients
12 | ounces |
pasta, ziti
one package |
|
1 | pound |
hot italian sausages
links |
* |
1 | cup |
onions
chopped |
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2 |
garlic cloves
minced |
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1 | tablespoon |
tomato paste
|
|
¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
¼ | teaspoon |
black pepper
|
* |
14 ½ | ounces |
tomatoes, canned
petite-diced, undrained |
|
¼ | cup |
basil
chopped, fresh |
* |
nonstick cooking spray
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* | ||
1 | cup |
mozzarella cheese
shredded fresh, reduced fat |
* |
1 | cup |
Parmesan cheese
fresh |
Directions
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃) F.
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 144g (5.1 oz)