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Tomato Sausage Ziti
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 6
This hearty pasta dish is a lifesaver for a busy mom as it allows you to put a tasty meal on the table quickly that the whole family will eat. Serve it vwith a green salad and crusty bread. Each serving is 1 cup. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable. This recipe comes from Susan Pfeiffer. I found this recipe in Light & Tasty magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.
Ingredients:
8 ounces uncooked ziti pasta or 1 small penne pasta
8 ounces turkey italian sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a nonstickn skillet.
3. Add onion and garlic; cook over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink.
4. Drain.
5. Add the tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in half and half; heat through (do not boil).
8. Drain pasta; add sauce and toss to coat.
9. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com