Baked Penne With Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Baked Penne With Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sausage, removed from casing; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 zucchini, sliced; 1 red pepper, diced; 1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained; 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce; italian seasoning (basil, oregano, etc); salt and pepper; ½ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 lb ricotta cheese; 1 egg; 2 cups mozzarella cheese; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 lb penne rigate, cooked and drained

Servings: persons

1 lb sausage, removed from casing
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 zucchini, sliced
1 red pepper, diced
1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
italian seasoning (basil, oregano, etc)
salt and pepper
½ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 lb ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 cups mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 lb penne rigate, cooked and drained

1
Spray pan with cooking spray, add sausage, cook until brown, drain fat, set aside.
2
In same pan add onion,garlic, zucchini, red pepper, saute until softened.
3
Puree roasted red pepper in blender, add to veggies.
4
Add tomato sauce, sausage, spices, simmer for 30 minutes.
5
Cook and drain penne.
6
In a large casserole add sauce to cover bottom.
7
Add remaining sauce to penne, stir.
8
Add half of penne to casserole.
9
Mix ricotta and egg, spread over penne.
10
Top with 1 c mozzarella and some parmesan.
11
Add remaining penne, top with remaining cheeses.
12
Cover and bake in preheated 350F oven for 30 minutes, uncover and bake 15 minutes until cheese is slightly browned.

561

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sausage, removed from casing, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 zucchini, sliced, and more.

Yes, Baked Penne With Red Pepper Sauce 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 Penne With Red Pepper Sauce

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