TOMATO SAUSAGE ZITI

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"This hearty pasta dish is a lifesaver for a busy mom like me-it allows me to put a tasty meal on the table quickly that my whole family will eat," writes Susan Pfeiffer of South Riding, Virginia. "I serve it with a green salad and crusty bread."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
8 ounces turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (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

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a nonstick skillet. Add onion and garlic; cook over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink. Drain. Add the tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally., Stir in half-and-half; heat through (do not boil). Drain pasta; add sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges