Sweet Potato and Sausage Casserole

• 8 ounces rotini pasta
• 8 ounces mild Italian sausage (diced or crumbled)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 34 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 12 cup onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F & grease a 13"x9" baking dish.
3. In a large skillet, cook sausage, sweet potatoes, green pepper, onion & garlic in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender, then drain.
4. To these vegetables, add the tomatoes, half-and-half, salt & pepper, then bring to a boil & remove from the heat, before transferring to the prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle with cheese & bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
6. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

rotini pasta, italian sausage, sweet potatoes, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, salt, pepper, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sweet-potato-and-sausage-casserole-415297 (may not work)