Lenas Pasta Rustica Recipe

Name: Lenas Pasta Rustica
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion chopped; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 garlic cloves minced; 3/4 lb. chicken or turkey sausage casing removed; 1 tsp. dried basil; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1/4 tsp. hot red pepper flakes; 1 28 oz. can tomatoes in puree, tomatoes coarsely chopped and puree reserved; salt to taste; 1 lb. penne pasta; 1 1/2 c. ricotta cheese; 2 c. shredded Fontina or Mozzarella cheese; 1/2 c. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

1 yellow onion chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 garlic cloves minced
3/4 lb. chicken or turkey sausage casing removed
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
1 28 oz. can tomatoes in puree, tomatoes coarsely chopped and puree reserved
salt to taste
1 lb. penne pasta
1 1/2 c. ricotta cheese
2 c. shredded Fontina or Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

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["In large Dutch oven over medium heat, warm oil.", "Add onion; stir until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, stir for 1 minute. Add sausage breaking it into bite-size pieces and cook until no longer pink about 6 minutes.", "Stir in spices and add tomatoes with puree and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally until thickened, 10-12 minutes.", "Taste and adjust seasonings. Preheat oven to 350u00b0.", "Lightly oil a baking dish.", "In large pot 3/4 full of water, add pasta and salt; boil until barely al dente, 10-12 minutes.", "Drain well. In a large bowl, toss pasta with sauce, ricotta and fontina.", "Spread in prepared baking dish and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano.", "Bake until cheeses are melted and tips of pasta are crusty, about 30 minutes.", "Let stand 5 minutes before serving.", "Serve hot.", "Serves six to eight."]

1333

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 yellow onion chopped, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 garlic cloves minced, 3/4 lb. chicken or turkey sausage casing removed, and more.

Yes, Lenas Pasta Rustica 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.

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Lenas Pasta Rustica

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