Baked Penne With Sausage, Zucchini And Fontina - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 medium zucchini, halved, then chopped into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lb. Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 c. whipping cream
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. chopped basil
1/2 lb. Italian Fontina cheese, grated
1/2 lb. penne or tube pasta

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Grease a 2 1/2 to 3-quart deep casserole.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
Add sausage; break up while cooking.
Drain fat.
Transfer to bowl.
Add onion to skillet; saute about 5 minutes.
Add zucchini.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cook until almost tender.
Add sausage to skillet.
Add cream, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes.
Bring to boil.
Add half of Fontina cheese and stir to melt.