Sausage and Tomato Rigatoni

4 cups pasta, uncooked
1/4 c tomato paste
1/4 c parsley (I use way less, but that's my preference)
1 lb ground pork sausage
1/4 c sun dried tomato dressing (see note below)
Parmesan or Mozzarella cheese (Rice Shreds)

Cook pasta as directed on package.

Brown sausage; drain. Stir in tomato paste and dressing. Toss pasta with sausage mixture. Top with parsley and cheese.

Notes:

• I think the recipe "as is" is a little light on the sauce and heavy on the sausage. I use a little more dressing and about 1/2 lb of sausage. Just keep adding equal parts tomato paste and dressing until you get it just right for you.
• After the fact, I discovered that the dressing had milk in it. It doesn't seem to bother Shawn. I have yet to find a brand without milk, but if I do, I'll be sure to post it.

Sausage, Potatoes, and Green Beans

If this is not in your meal repertoire, it should be! I remember this meal from my childhood, and love it just as much now. And the best part- it's SOOO easy, and I typically have everything on hand.

Smoked sausage (I use turkey sausage)
Potatoes
Green Beans

(For 3-4 servings, I use one large sausage link-- half of the pack, 1 can of green beans, and 3-4 potatoes. You can adjust for your family.)

Slice sausage. Scrub and cut potatoes into chunks. Place all ingredients (including the juice from the green beans) in a skillet. I also add about half a can of water- otherwise the liquid all cooks off and sticks to the pan. Cover and cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender.

I top mine with a little butter and serve with dinner rolls.

So easy!