Sweet Potato Pasta Bake

Sweet Potato Pasta Bake:

8 oz gluten-free spiral pasta, uncooked

2 tablespoons olive oil

8 oz smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

1/2 bell pepper, chopped

1/2 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

Salt & pepper to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon each)

(Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese)

1. In a large cast iron (oven safe) skillet, cook the sausage, sweet potatoes, bell pepper, onion, and garlic in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

2. While vegetables are cooking, cook pasta.

3. Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. 

4. Drain pasta; stir into sausage mixture. (Optional: Sprinkle with cheese.)

5. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.