Italian Pasta Supper Recipe

Name: Italian Pasta Supper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces rotini pasta; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; ½ cup sweet onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, sliced and drained; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 8 ounces ricotta cheese; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1
Cook pasta in boiling salted water for 6 minutes; drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, in a dutch oven or large skillet, saute the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
3
Remove from the skillet and reserve 1 T of the drippings.
4
Saute the onion and garlic in reserved drippings until soft.
5
Stir in drained olives and mushrooms.
6
Return meat to the skillet.
7
Turn heat to low.
8
Stir in the jar of pasta sauce, the Italian seasoning, and the drained noodles.
9
Add the ricotta cheese and stir until creamy.
10
Spoon into a greased 3 quart baking dish.
11
Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
12
Uncover, sprinkle with mozzerella, and bake for 15 minutes more or until cheese is melted.

480

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces rotini pasta, 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, ½ cup sweet onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Pasta Supper 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 Pasta Supper

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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