LOW FAT Sausage Pasta Casserole

Change the look of this sausage pasta casserole by using a different pasta shape such as shells or rotini. No Cajun seasoning? Chili powder will work, too.



PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES
START TO FINISH: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES
4 SERVINGS (1½ CUPS EACH)

INGREDIENTS
1½ cups uncooked penne pasta (5 oz)
½ lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped(½ cup)
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup vegetable juice
1 can (15 to 16 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) zesty chiii-style diced tomatoes, undrained

PREPARATION
1. Heat oven to 350CF. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Return to pan; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Remove from heat. Stir in oregano and Cajun seasoning.
3. Stir sausage mixture into pasta. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover with foil.
4. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until hot in center.

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