Rigatoni with Turkey Sausage and Mozzarella

Menu:
Rigatoni with Turkey Sausage and Mozzarella || The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook
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8 ounces spelt or whole-wheat rigatoni or penne
3/4 pound reduced-fat sweet or hot Italian turkey sausages
3 cups low-sugar pasta sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• While pasta is cooking, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sausages and cook, turning often, until no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
• Heat pasta sauce over medium heat until hot. Place pasta, sausage, sauce, cheese, and basil in a large bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.