ZUCCHINI SAUSAGE PASTA

Zucchini Sausage Pasta image

"My husband and I enjoy the hearty flavor combinations in this meal," relates Karen Martis form Merrillville, Indiana. She often makes it with orzo and uses a can of zucchini in tomato sauce to speed preparation even further.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
2 medium zucchini, sliced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup picante sauce
2 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups cooked small shell pasta
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large nonstick skillet, cook and crumble sausage over medium heat until no longer pink. Add zucchini; saute 2 minutes longer. Drain. Stir in tomato sauce, picante sauce, onions, garlic, sugar and Italian seasoning. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Stir in pasta and Parmesan cheese; heat through. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese; cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1090mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges