Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Italian sausage links, sliced 1/2" thick
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 (15 oz.) container Sorrento® Ricotta Cheese
• 6 cups bow tie (farfalle) pasta, cooked (about 12 oz. uncooked)
• 1 1/2 cups Sorrento® Mozzarella Cheese, shredded and divided

Directions

Cook sausage in hot oil over medium-high heat in skillet until meat is no longer pink; drain well. Stir in undrained tomatoes and tomato paste plus 3/4 cup water. Simmer 3 minutes. Combine ricotta cheese, cooked pasta, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon half of pasta mixture into a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish. Top with half of sauce. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F, 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Continue baking, Uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes, until cheese is melted.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Servings

Makes 6 servings