Sweet Potato and Sausage Casserole

The original of this slightly tweaked recipe was found in the 2910 cookbook, Taste of Home Prize Winning Recipes.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 8  ounces rotini pasta
• 8  ounces mild Italian sausage (diced or crumbled)
• 2  medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3⁄4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1  teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1  cup half-and-half
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & grease a 13"x9" baking dish.
3. In a large skillet, cook sausage, sweet potatoes, green pepper, onion & garlic in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, then drain.
4. To these vegetables, add the tomatoes, half-and-half, salt & pepper, then bring to a boil & remove from the heat, before transferring to the prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle with cheese & bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
6. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.