Great Baked Penne Pasta W/ Italian Sausage Recipe

Name: Great Baked Penne Pasta W/ Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb mild Italian sausage (casings removed); 26 ounces tomato sauce with garlic, roasted (Ragu); 28 ounces diced tomatoes (drain liquid); 1 large tomatoes; 2 garlic cloves; 8 large mushrooms; 4 celery ribs; 1 zucchini; 1 white onion (half if large onion); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning (optional); 1 teaspoon dried red chili, flaked; 12 ounces dry penne pasta; 2 -3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb mild Italian sausage (casings removed)
26 ounces tomato sauce with garlic, roasted (Ragu)
28 ounces diced tomatoes (drain liquid)
1 large tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
8 large mushrooms
4 celery ribs
1 zucchini
1 white onion (half if large onion)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning (optional)
1 teaspoon dried red chili, flaked
12 ounces dry penne pasta
2 -3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1
With casings removed break down sausage links into small pieces until fully cooked.
2
(Remove from pan and set aside).
3
In large sauce pan add cut up celery, white onion, zucchini and cook for about 2 minutes until soft.
4
Add cut up mushrooms, tomato and 2 minced garlic cloves.
5
Add jar of tomato sauce, drained can of diced tomatoes, oregano, fresh parsley, pepper,salt, Italian seasoning, red chili flakes.
6
Simmer for approximately 1 hour.
7
Cook penne approximately 13 minutes or until cooked.
8
Spray oven 13x9-inch baking dish with Pam or oil.
9
Add pasta to sauce and pour into greased pan.
10
Cover pasta with cheese mixture (I used the whole bag) and then cover dish with foil making sure foil doesn't touch the cheese).
11
Bake for 10 minutes with foil then remove and broil until cheese stars to slightly brown.
12
Remove and let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving.
13
Enjoy!

691

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb mild Italian sausage (casings removed), 26 ounces tomato sauce with garlic, roasted (Ragu), 28 ounces diced tomatoes (drain liquid), 1 large tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Great Baked Penne Pasta W/ Italian Sausage 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.

Great Baked Penne Pasta W/ Italian Sausage

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