Essence Rub Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Essence Rub Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, cut crosswise into 1-inch slices (or substitute hot italian sausage); 1 pound hot Italian sausage, cut crosswise into 1-inch slices; 4 cups thinly sliced onions; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup vodka; 2 (16-ounce) cans crushed whole tomatoes, with their juice; 1 teaspoon Essence (see below); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound penne pasta; 15 ounces ricotta; 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 11/2 cups grated mozzarella; Essence:; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, cut crosswise into 1-inch slices (or substitute hot italian sausage)
1 pound hot Italian sausage, cut crosswise into 1-inch slices
4 cups thinly sliced onions
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup vodka
2 (16-ounce) cans crushed whole tomatoes, with their juice
1 teaspoon Essence (see below)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound penne pasta
15 ounces ricotta
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
11/2 cups grated mozzarella
Essence:
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Preheat to 350.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over high heat. Add the sausages and cook, stirring, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the onions, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are just soft, about 4 minutes. Add the basil and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the vodka and tomatoes; reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes. Add Essence and cream, stir to mix, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
3
Cook pasta with 1 T olive oil and 1t salt. Drain. Combine half of the ricotta cheese and half of the Parmigiano-Reggiano with the remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large bowl. Add the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Add the sausage mixture and mix well. Add the remaining ricotta cheese and the remaining Parm. Mix well.
4
Transfer the mixture to a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the mozzarella. Bake until bubbly and golden, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven.

1564

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, cut crosswise into 1-inch slices (or substitute hot italian sausage), 1 pound hot Italian sausage, cut crosswise into 1-inch slices, 4 cups thinly sliced onions, and more.

Yes, Essence Rub Pasta Bake 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.

Essence Rub Pasta Bake

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