Baked Sausage Penne

Ive been watching a lot of Sopranos lately so, naturally, it's influenced my cooking.  I dont know anyone who  doesnt absolutely love Italian food so making it a little less fattening is always a plus.  This was a little time consuming but, it smelled worth it.

Recipe from Better Homes Test Kitchen
Yields 6 servings
251 calories per serving

INGREDIENTS

3 uncooked turkey Italian sausage links

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp olive oil

1 can (14.5 oz) no-salt diced tomatoes

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper

1 lb eggplant, peeled & diced

2 1/4 c whole wheat penne, uncooked

1/3 c Parmesan cheese, shredded

INGREDIENTS

Preheat oven to 350.

Place sausage in an unheated skillet.

Add 1/.2 of water to the skillet & bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, & simmer for 15 minutes.

Drain liquid & cook for 4 more minutes, until sausage has browned.

Remove from heat & set aside to cool.

When sausage is cool enough to handle, cut in half lengthwise & cut into smaller pieces.

In a large skillet cook garlic in hot olive oil for 1 minute.

Stir in undrained tomatoes & crushed red pepper.

Bring to a boil & stir in eggplant.

Reduce heat, cover, & simmer for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pastas according to package directions.

Drain & add to pan with tomato mixture.

Add sausage & stir together.

Place all ingredients in a 9x9 baking dish.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Cover & bake for 30 minutes.