Ingredients

8-10 hot italian sausage links, casings removed

or

8-10 hot italian sausage patties

1 small onion, chopped

2 large zucchini, sliced thinly lengthwise, then cut into 1 inch pieces

1 cup heavy cream

8 oz Asiago cheese, shredded

16 oz penne pasta

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325 degrees Cook pasta according to package directions Return to pot after draining

While pasta is boiling, using a large pan, cook sausage until lightly brown, breaking up large chunks with back of wooden spoon Remove sausage from pan, reserving 1T. pan drippings Drain sausage well on paper towels

Cook zucchini and onion in same pan until soft and translucent, about 6 minutes Return sausage to pan Add heavy cream and shredded cheese, stirring until cheese melts

Add ingredients to pasta, mixing well

Transfer to baking dish

Bake in 325 degree oven for 30 mins