FIRE ISLAND ZITI

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"I've always been fascinated by Fire Island, and thought the name was fitting for this slightly spicy pasta dish." -Candace Reed, DeSoto, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces ziti or small tube pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

Toss the tomatoes with 2 tablespoons oil, garlic and salt. Place cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Chop when cool enough to handle., Cook ziti according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 4 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage in remaining oil until no longer pink. Add pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes and heat through. , Drain ziti mixture; toss with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.