baked rotini

 

ziti is for suckers. rotini for the win!

8 oz rotini pasta (or macaroni, fusilli, farfalle, or yes, even ziti)

1 large sweet onion (sliced into thin half moons)

2 links sausage (i used tofurky brand italian links)

1 T olive oil

2 C shredded cheese (daiya brand mozzarella used here)

2 C marinara sauce

pepper

rosemary

oregano

red pepper flakes

preheat oven to 350. 

in a medium sized pot, boil pasta until al dente (about 8 minutes). drain and set aside. 

in a skillet, heat olive oil at a medium high heat. saute onions until slightly browned and translucent. 

cut sausage links into coins (the thinner the better really), add to onions and saute until sausage is slightly browned. 

add cooked pasta, sausage and onions to a 9x13 casserole dish. stir to combine. add marinara and spices. stir until well mixed. 

sprinkle cheese on top and bake for 35 minutes. 

yumyumyum