Recipe: White Bean and Sausage Rigatoni (baked)

WHITE BEAN AND SAUSAGE RIGATONI

8 oz uncooked rigatoni
8 oz fully cooked turkey kielbasa
5 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 cans (14.5 oz each) stewed tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
3 oz tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine or chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasonings
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

In a large saucepan, according to instructions, cook pasta. Drain and return to the pan.

Bias-slice kielbasa. Drain thawed spinach well. Add kielbasa, spinach, tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, wine or broth, and Italian seasoning to the cooked pasta. Stir to mix. Spoon mixture into a 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree F oven 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Makes 4 servings
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, January 1995