Sausage and Pasta Bake

By pamdabear3383

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta (5 oz)
• 1/2 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup vegetable juice
• 1 can (15 to 16 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
• 1 can (14.5 oz) zesty chili-style diced tomatoes, undrained

Preparation

Step 1

1) Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Return to pan; set aside.

2) Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Remove from heat. Stir in oregano and Cajun seasoning.

3) Stir sausage mixture into pasta. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spoon into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover with foil.

4) Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until hot in center..