Baked Pasta Recipe

Name: Baked Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian sausage (approx. 4-5 links); 1 lb mostaccioli pasta (penne) or 1 lb rigatoni pasta; 1 (16 ounce) jarof prepared spaghetti sauce (see Cook's note); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes; 2 cups cottage cheese; 2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese; ¼ cup parsley; 1 tablespoon seasoning salt (to taste); 2 teaspoons ground black pepper (to taste); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 large egg, slightly beaten

Servings: persons

1 lb mild Italian sausage (approx. 4-5 links)
1 lb mostaccioli pasta (penne) or 1 lb rigatoni pasta
1 (16 ounce) jarof prepared spaghetti sauce (see Cook's note)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
2 cups cottage cheese
2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
¼ cup parsley
1 tablespoon seasoning salt (to taste)
2 teaspoons ground black pepper (to taste)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large egg, slightly beaten

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "Heat oil in skillet.", "Brown sausage links.", "(No need to remove casing.", ").", "While sausage is browning, cook pasta for 10 minutes or until al dente.", "Once browned, slice sausage links into 1/4"" slices.", "Set aside.", "In large mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, 1 cup Mozarella cheese, egg, salt, pepper and parsley.", "Mix well.", "Refrigerate but keep handy.", "Butter/grease 9""x13"" baking dish.", "Spread 1/2 jar of spaghetti sauce in bottom of baking dish.", "Add 1/2 can tomatoes on top of sauce and spread evenly.", "Drain and chop artichoke hearts.", "Set aside.", "Combine sausage, cheese mixture and chopped artichoke hearts in a large mixing bowl.", "Add cooked pasta.", "Note: Best if done while pasta is hot.", ").", "Fold mixture into baking dish and spread evenly over sauce/tomato mixture.", "Empty remaining tomatoes into dish and spread evenly over pasta mixture.", "Drizzle remaining spaghetti sauce over pasta mixture.", "Top with 1 cup Mozarella cheese.", "Cook uncovered for one hour or until heated through.", "Cook's Note: If you want a moister casserole, increase spaghetti sauce to 1 1/2 jars (spread one full jar on bottom of baking dish and drizzle 1/2 jar)."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb mild Italian sausage (approx. 4-5 links), 1 lb mostaccioli pasta (penne) or 1 lb rigatoni pasta, 1 (16 ounce) jarof prepared spaghetti sauce (see Cook's note), 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Baked Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Pasta

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