Baked Tortellini With Italian Sausage

Recipe is originally from Aylmer's Tomatoes (back in the day when you snail-mailed to order a recipe book). Over the years I've tweaked the ingredients to our preference. I couldn't find this recipe on the web even so I'm posting to share with other Zaar members. The recipe doesn't call for garlic, however for those that enjoy it... mince away.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 lbs hot Italian sausage, casings removed & crumbled
• 2  medium zucchini, cut in 1/2 lengthwise & sliced
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 2 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 2  teaspoons oregano
• 26  ounces  tortellini, thawed
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F
2. In a skillet, over medium heat, brown meat till cooked. Drain grease & set aside.
3. In same skillet, saute onion & zucchini about 3 minute
4. Stir in tomatoes & oregano; return meat into saucepan & bring to a boil.
5. Pour over uncooked tortellini into large casserole (with cover). Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese.
6. Bake, covered, for 10 minute
7. Stir casserole, sprinkle remaining cheese & bake 10 min longer or until pasta is tender.