Italian Penne Bake Recipe

Name: Italian Penne Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dry penne pasta; ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms; ½ cup quartered thinly sliced onion; 1 medium green pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips; 3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni or 3 ounces turkey, canadian styled bacon cut up; 1 ½ teaspoons bottled minced garlic; 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil; 1 ½ teaspoons italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 2 cups marina pasta sauce; 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups dry penne pasta
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup quartered thinly sliced onion
1 medium green pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips
3 ounces sliced turkey pepperoni or 3 ounces turkey, canadian styled bacon cut up
1 ½ teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons italian seasoning
½ teaspoon ground red pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 cups marina pasta sauce
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

1
Lightly coat a 2 quart rectangular baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions, drain well, return to sauce pan.
3
In a large skillet cook mushrooms, onions, sweet peppers, pepperoni and garlic in hot oil for 5 minutes.
4
Add veggie mixture and marinara sauce to pasta; toss to coat.
5
Spread mixture in baking pan.
6
Bake covered, in a 350 degree oven about 25 minutes or until heated through.
7
Uncover and sprinkle with cheese.
8
Bake, uncovered, about 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

983

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

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 ½ cups dry penne pasta, ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms, ½ cup quartered thinly sliced onion, 1 medium green pepper, cut into thin bite-sized strips, and more.

Yes, Italian Penne 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Penne Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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