Sausage and Zucchini Bake

• 10 ounces medium dry pasta shells
• 1 lb mild Italian sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans tomatoes, diced
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (15 ounce) containerprescious ricotta cheese
• 3 cups sliced zucchini
• 1 12 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 12 cup water

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, cook sausage in large skillet over med-high heat, 6-8 minutes, or until no longer pink in center.
3. Remove and and slice into 1-inch pieces.
4. Add onion in same skillet, cook 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Stir in undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat and cook 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
7. Layer half each of pasta, ricotta cheese, zucchini, sausage, and sauce in 13X9" baking dish; repeat layers.
8. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
9. Cover and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 25 minute or until hot and cheese is hot and melted.

pasta shells, italian sausage, onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, ricotta cheese, zucchini, mozzarella cheese, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sausage-and-zucchini-bake-158397 (may not work)