Ziti With Sausage and Zucchini
1 16-oz. pkg. ziti or wagon wheel pasta
3/4 lb. sweet Italian sausage links, casings removed
3 medium zucchini, about 8 oz. each, each cut lengthwise in half then
cut crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices
1/4 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
1 28-oz. can whole plum tomatoes
Grated Parmesan cheese
In large saucepot prepare pasta in boiling salted water as label
directs.
Meanwhile heat nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium high heat until
hot. Add sausage meat and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir
frequently to break up sausage. With slotted spoon, transfer sausage
to bowl.
Discard all but 1 tablespoon sausage drippings from skillet. Add
zucchini, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until zucchini is
golden, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes with
their juice. Heat to boiling, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon.
Return sausage to skillet. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about
5 minutes longer.
Drain pasta, return to saucepot. Add sausage mixture, toss well.
Serve wit grated Parmesan cheese if you like. Makes 6 main dish
servings. About 475 calories each.
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