Tuscan-Style Rigatoni and Sausage

Makes 4 servings (1-1/4 cups each)
Prep Time: 20 min
Baking Time: 25 min

Ingredients:

• Non-Stick Cooking Spray
• 8 - ounces dry rigatoni pasta, uncooked
• 8 - ounces Italian pork sausage links, casings removed
• 1 - can (14.5 oz each) Diced Tomatoes with Sweet Onions, undrained
• 1 - can (15 oz each) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
• 1/2 - teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 2 - cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. In a large nonstick skillet, brown sausage over medium heat, stirring occasionally to crumble sausage and drain.
2. Return sausage to skillet. Stir in undrained tomatoes, beans and thyme.
3. Drain pasta and place in large bowl.
4. Add sausage mixture and 1 cup of the cheese and mix lightly.
5. Spoon into prepared dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup cheese.
6. Cover with aluminum foil.
7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until casserole is heated through and cheese is melted.

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