Ingredients

  • 10 ounces medium dry pasta shells
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes, diced
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (15 ounce) containerprescious ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups sliced zucchini
  • 1 12 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 12 cup water

Method

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, cook sausage in large skillet over med-high heat, 6-8 minutes, or until no longer pink in center.
  • Remove and and slice into 1-inch pieces.
  • Add onion in same skillet, cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cook 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Layer half each of pasta, ricotta cheese, zucchini, sausage, and sauce in 13X9" baking dish; repeat layers.
  • Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minute or until hot and cheese is hot and melted.