Ziti with Sausage and Zucchini

• 1 package ziti rigate or wagon-wheel pasta
• salt
• 3/4 lb. sweet italian-sausage links
• 3 medium zucchini
• 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 can whole plum tomatoes
• grated Parmesan cheese

1. In large saucepot, prepare pasta in boiling salted water as label directs.
2. Meanwhile, heat nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
3. Add sausage meat and cook until browned, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to break up sausage.
4. With slotted spoon, transfer sausage to bowl.
5. Discard all but 1 tablespoon sausage drippings from skillet.
6. Add zucchini, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook until zucchini is golden, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in tomatoes with their juice; heat to boiling, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon.
8. Return sausage to skillet.
9. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 5 minutes longer.
10. Drain pasta; return to saucepot.
11. Add sausage mixture; toss well.
12. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese if you like.

rigate, salt, sweet italiansausage, zucchini, ground black pepper, tomatoes, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/ziti-sausage-zucchini-1362 (may not work)