Italian Baked Penne Recipe

Name: Italian Baked Penne
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne rigate noodles; 1 lb ground Italian sausage; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 8 ounces mushrooms, drained; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 14 1/2 ounces italian style diced tomatoes; 29 ounces crushed tomatoes (two 14.5 oz cans); 3 cups loosely packed fresh spinach, roughly chopped; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (cubed); 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

Servings: persons

1 lb penne rigate noodles
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
8 ounces mushrooms, drained
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
14 1/2 ounces italian style diced tomatoes
29 ounces crushed tomatoes (two 14.5 oz cans)
3 cups loosely packed fresh spinach, roughly chopped
8 ounces mozzarella cheese (cubed)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Prepare pasta as directed on package until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and return to the pan.
3
While pasta is cooking, heat large skillet, add sausage, onion, and garlic. Saute' until sausage is cooked through. Drain off any grease. Add mushrooms and saute' 3 minutes. Add pepper, italian seasoning and tomatoes to pan. Simmer, stirring occassionally, about 8 minutes.
4
Combine sausage mixture to pasta, spinach, mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese.
5
Pour into 13x9 glass baking dish. Top casserole with remaining 2/3 cup parmesan cheese.
6
Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.

845

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

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.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne rigate noodles, 1 lb ground Italian sausage, 1 onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Italian Baked 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!

Italian Baked Penne

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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