Meals (Fire Island Ziti)

By chefbobby

Ingredients

• 2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces ziti or small tube pasta
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 pound Johnsonville® Mild Italian Sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup grated Romano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1) Toss the tomatoes with 2 tablespoons oil, garlic and salt. Place cut side down in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Chop when cool enough to handle.

2) Cook ziti according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 4 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage in remaining oil until no longer pink. Add pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes and heat through.

3) Drain ziti mixture; toss with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.