FIRE ISLAND ZITI FOR TWO

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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 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces uncooked ziti
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon 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 581 calories, Fat 30g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.