Baked Penne (Latino Inspired) Recipe

Name: Baked Penne (Latino Inspired)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces penne pasta; 16 ounces hot Italian sausage JOHNSONVILLE(R) Ground, or, 19 ounces JOHNSONVILLE(R) Hot Italian Sausage Links, casings removed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 red bell pepper medium, sliced; 1 poblano pepper small, sliced; 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and sliced; 1/2 medium onion sliced; 3 garlic cloves minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 cups tomato sauce; 2 cups smoked mozzarella cheese shredded; salt

Servings: persons

16 ounces penne pasta
16 ounces hot Italian sausage JOHNSONVILLE(R) Ground, or, 19 ounces JOHNSONVILLE(R) Hot Italian Sausage Links, casings removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red bell pepper medium, sliced
1 poblano pepper small, sliced
1 jalapeno pepper seeded and sliced
1/2 medium onion sliced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cups tomato sauce
2 cups smoked mozzarella cheese shredded
salt

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente doneness; drain and set aside.
3
In a large skillet, cook sausage in 1 tablespoon olive oil until fully cooked and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4
In a separate skillet, saute the peppers, onion, and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender. Season with oregano, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
5
Add sausage to the peppers mixture; cook for approximately 3-5 minutes.
6
Add pasta; toss to combine.
7
Stir in the tomato sauce and remove from heat.
8
Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
9
Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Enjoy!

821

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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: 16 ounces penne pasta, 16 ounces hot Italian sausage JOHNSONVILLE(R) Ground, or, 19 ounces JOHNSONVILLE(R) Hot Italian Sausage Links, casings removed, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 red bell pepper medium, sliced, and more.

Yes, Baked Penne (Latino Inspired) 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 Penne (Latino Inspired)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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