Sausage & Veggie Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 1 lb rigatoni or penne
• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 small zucchini, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (24 oz) jar marinara
• 1/2 cup ricotta
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• Fresh basil to serve

Steps

1. 1Heat oven to 400°F. Cook pasta 2 minutes shy of al dente; drain.
2. 2In a large skillet, brown sausage over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, bell pepper, and garlic; cook 3 minutes.
3. 3Stir in marinara and pasta. Transfer to a 9x13 baking dish.
4. 4Dollop ricotta over the top and cover with mozzarella and parmesan.
5. 5Bake 20 minutes until bubbly and golden. Rest 5 minutes, then scatter basil.