Penne Pasta With Hot Italian Sausage Recipe

Name: Penne Pasta With Hot Italian Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta, cooked as directed; 3/4 lb ground beef; 1 lb hot Italian sausage; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 large red pepper, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 (28 ounce) jars pasta sauce; 2 teaspoons basil; 2 teaspoons oregano; 3 -4 cups mozzarella cheese; 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 4 -5 tablespoons ricotta cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb penne pasta, cooked as directed
3/4 lb ground beef
1 lb hot Italian sausage
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large red pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 (28 ounce) jars pasta sauce
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons oregano
3 -4 cups mozzarella cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
4 -5 tablespoons ricotta cheese

1
Brown ground beef in large skillet, drain.
2
Cut hot italian sausages into 4-5 pieces, brown in skillet, remove.
3
Add enough butter to the pan to saute green peppers, red peppers and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Saute 5 minutes.
4
Add garlic to pepers and onions.
5
When garlic is fragrent, add ground beef, hot italian sausages, basil, oregano and pasta sauce.
6
Combine.
7
Fold in penne pasta and ricotta cheese, transfer to two greased 8x8 baking dishes.
8
Top with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
9
Bake at 400F until cheese is melted and browned.
10
Serve with garlic bread, enjoy!

1421

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

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 lb penne pasta, cooked as directed, 3/4 lb ground beef, 1 lb hot Italian sausage, 1 large green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Penne Pasta With Hot 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Penne Pasta With Hot Italian Sausage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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