Eat First, Diet Later — shouldn’t that be our motto and not just the name of Cy’s food blog ;). It’s certainly our mantra around the holidays, so much comfort food around who can say no? If you’re thinking that I’m talking about turkey and gravy, I’m actually thinking about a meal that’s more along the lines of a pasta dish.

That’s right, pasta! Though Cy made her Baked Sausage Pasta for a Christmas family gathering, this is certainly a meal that can easily be enjoyed year around. And, like with the holidays, you’ll also look forward to the leftovers. Cheesy and hearty, this is a meal that’ll make mouths water. Everyone will approve, I promise!

Like a casserole, this is a meal that involves baking a variety of tasty ingredients together, but it also reminds me of a dressed up version of baked ziti. Though Cy says you can serve this with a salad, and that would be a tasty side, if you don’t have time — don’t worry about it! The veggies are already in the Baked Sausage Pasta, it’s a complete meal :).