Baked Turkey Sausage Penne Recipe

Name: Baked Turkey Sausage Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dry penne pasta; 3 cups light pasta sauce; 1 14 lbs sweet Italian turkey sausage links; 14 12 ounces diced tomatoes with juice; 1 large red pepper, julienned; 1 large green pepper, julienned; 1 large red onion, cut into eighths; 5 tablespoons light olive oil; 6 medium garlic cloves, diced; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 cups 2% mozzarella cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 lb dry penne pasta
3 cups light pasta sauce
1 14 lbs sweet Italian turkey sausage links
14 12 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
1 large red pepper, julienned
1 large green pepper, julienned
1 large red onion, cut into eighths
5 tablespoons light olive oil
6 medium garlic cloves, diced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 cups 2% mozzarella cheese, shredded

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Cook pasta according to direction on box.
3
Drain and set aside.
4
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in large saute pan over medium-high heat.
5
Saute peppers and onion until tender-crisp.
6
Remove from pan and set aside.
7
Slice turkey sausage links into 1 inch thick slices.
8
Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to pan and saute turkey sausage for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
9
Add garlic and cook 30-45 seconds.
10
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and saute 5 minutes.
11
Add peppers and onions back to pan and stir to mix.
12
Add pasta and pasta sauce and stir to mix.
13
Transfer half of pasta mix to a large baking dish.
14
Spread half cheese over pasta.
15
Add remaining pasta mix to baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
16
Bake at 350F for 20-30 minutes until bubbling and cheese has begun to brown.

1743

kcal

Calories

Fat

282

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.

My Personal Notes

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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 dry penne pasta, 3 cups light pasta sauce, 1 14 lbs sweet Italian turkey sausage links, 14 12 ounces diced tomatoes with juice, and more.

Yes, Baked Turkey Sausage Penne 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 Turkey Sausage Penne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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