Sausage And Pepper Baked Ziti Recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. uncooked ziti

2 tsp oil

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

2 cubanelle peppers, chopped

1 medium oniom, chopped

12oz. Italian or Turkey sausage (4 links)

1 cup part-skim mozzarella

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1/4 cup chopped parsley

2 cups marinara sauce (from a 24- or 26-oz jar)

Preparation

Heat oven to 400*F Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted water as package directs for al dente or firm texture. Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add peppers, onion and sausage;cook 6 minutes or until sausage is browned. Remove from heat; cut sausage into 1/4-inch slices. Mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 3 Tbsp Parmesan and the parsley in a large bowl.Drain pasta, toss with cheese mixture, sausage mixture and 1 cup marinara sauce. Pour pasta mixture into a 2-qt shallow baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce on top;sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until bubbly.