Fire Island Ziti

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp. salt
• 8 ounces uncooked ziti
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

Toss the tomatoes with 2 Tbsp. oil, garlic and salt. Place cut side down in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Chop when cool enough to handle.
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.
Drain ziti mixture; toss with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.