Zombie Ziti

Zombie Ziti

Prep Time: 20 minutes. Start to Finish: 30 minutes. Serves 6

Ingredients:

2 ½ cups uncooked ziti noodles (8 oz)

1 pound bulk Italian pork sausage

1 container (8 ounce) chopped mixed bell pepper

½ cup drained sliced banana peppers

1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained

1 cup whipping cream

4 ounce prepared cheese product, cut into cubes

Directions:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; cover to keep warm

Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, drain and set aside

Add peppers to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender

Add tomatoes, whipping cream and cheese, reducing heat to medium

Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted

Stir in cooked pasta and sausage; cook 1 minute and serve hot