Baked Pasta With Sausage And Tomato Pesto Recipe

Name: Baked Pasta With Sausage And Tomato Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (26 ounce) boxes pomi brand marinara sauce (or other high-quality prepared marinara sauce); 6 tablespoons pesto sauce (store-bought is fine); salt & freshly ground black pepper; Pasta; 1 lb penne; 8 ounces smoked gouda cheese or 8 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, finely diced; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves

Servings: persons

Sauce
1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 (26 ounce) boxes pomi brand marinara sauce (or other high-quality prepared marinara sauce)
6 tablespoons pesto sauce (store-bought is fine)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
Pasta
1 lb penne
8 ounces smoked gouda cheese or 8 ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, finely diced
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 (6 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves

1
In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the sausage and onion.
2
Cook, breaking sausage up with a spoon, for about 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring frequently to cook onion evenly.
3
Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
4
Add marinara sauce and reduce heat to medium.
5
Simmer for 10 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
6
Stir in pesto and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
7
Cook penne in a large pot of salted boiling water for about 10 minutes, or until al dente.
8
Drain well.
9
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
10
Oil a 9-x-13-inch baking dish.
11
Spread a thin layer of sauce over bottom of dish.
12
In a large bowl, combine pasta with remaining sauce, the Gouda or mozzarella, 1/3 cup of the Parmesan, and spinach, mixing well.
13
Spoon mixture into prepared dish and sprinkle with remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan over top.
14
Bake for about 30 minute or until casserole begins to bubble and cheese is browned.
15
Serve hot.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1 lb hot Italian sausage, casings removed, 1 onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Baked Pasta With Sausage And Tomato Pesto 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.

Baked Pasta With Sausage And Tomato Pesto

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