Baked Sausage and Mushroom Penne Pasta Recipe

Name: Baked Sausage and Mushroom Penne Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 cups Chopped Mushrooms; 2 whole Mild Italian Sausage Links, Casings Removed; 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 can Crushed Tomatoes (28 Ounces); 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 2 cups Water; 8 ounces, weight Penne Pasta; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream; 1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Basil; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Or Romano Cheese; 1 cup Grated Italian Cheese Blend Or Mozzarella Cheese; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

5 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/2 cups Chopped Mushrooms
2 whole Mild Italian Sausage Links, Casings Removed
1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 can Crushed Tomatoes (28 Ounces)
1/2 teaspoons Salt
2 cups Water
8 ounces, weight Penne Pasta
1/4 cups Heavy Cream
1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Basil
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Or Romano Cheese
1 cup Grated Italian Cheese Blend Or Mozzarella Cheese
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Preaheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
In a large oven safe skillet, saute garlic, mushrooms, Italian sausage and red pepper flakes in olive oil over medium heat, stirring until sausage is broken up and loses its pink color.
3
Add the crushed tomatoes and salt and simmer for about 10 minutes.
4
Add water and pasta.
5
Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
6
Stir in cream, basil and parmesan cheese.
7
Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
8
Top with the Italian cheese blend and place the skillet in the oven.
9
Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and starts to turn golden.

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1/2 cups Chopped Mushrooms, 2 whole Mild Italian Sausage Links, Casings Removed, 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes, and more.

Yes, Baked Sausage and Mushroom Penne 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 Sausage and Mushroom Penne Pasta

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Variations & substitutions

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