Sausage and Zucchini Bake

This is a wonderfully easy and tasty recipe from Prescious brand ricotta. This and a tossed salad, and you're on your way to a tasty and healthful meal.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 10  ounces  medium dry pasta shells
• 1  lb mild Italian sausage
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans tomatoes, diced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (15 ounce) container  prescious ricotta cheese
• 3  cups  sliced zucchini
• 1 1⁄2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup water

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, cook sausage in large skillet over med-high heat, 6-8 minutes, or until no longer pink in center.
3. Remove and and slice into 1-inch pieces.
4. Add onion in same skillet, cook 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and cook 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
7. Layer half each of pasta, ricotta cheese, zucchini, sausage, and sauce in 13X9" baking dish; repeat layers.
8. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
9. Cover and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minute or until hot and cheese is hot and melted.