Tomato Sausage Ziti

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.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

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.