Sweet Potato Sausage Casserole

By Lori01

You can add more cheese or sausage to suit your taste.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
• 8 ounces smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, sweet potatoes, green pepper, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender; drain.
Add the tomatoes, cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. Drain pasta; stir into sausage mixture. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.