Quick & Easy Zesty Italian Penne Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Quick & Easy Zesty Italian Penne Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package Jimmy Dean sausage; 1 medium onion, course chop; 1 small sweet red pepper, course chop; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon hot crushed red pepper flakes; 2 teaspoons dry basil; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 small zucchini, unpeeled,sliced very thin (do not cook zucchini, it will cook in the casserole); salt and black pepper; 1/2 box penne pasta; 1 (8 ounce) package shredded colby-monterey jack cheese; 1 tablespoon butter, to grease casserole dish

Servings: persons

1 package Jimmy Dean sausage
1 medium onion, course chop
1 small sweet red pepper, course chop
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon hot crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons dry basil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 small zucchini, unpeeled,sliced very thin (do not cook zucchini, it will cook in the casserole)
salt and black pepper
1/2 box penne pasta
1 (8 ounce) package shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1 tablespoon butter, to grease casserole dish

1
Cook pasta to aldente stage, put in strainer, do not rinse and set aside to completely drain.
2
Heat large saute pan, add olive oil, onion, sweet red peppers, hot crushed red pepper flakes and garlic.
3
Saute on low until soft, not brown.
4
Place in a small bowl and set aside.
5
In same pan, brown sausage until cooked through.
6
If not using Jimmy Dean Sausage, remove any excess fat.
7
Return vegetable mixture back to pan and add tomato sauce, basil, salt and pepper to taste.
8
Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.
9
Grease 2 quart casserole, put 1/2 of the pasta, cover with 1/2 of the meat/sauce mixture, lay slices of 1/2 of the zucchini, sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese, repeat with a second layer of pasta, meat/sauce mixture, zucchini slices, ending with the remaining cheese.
10
Bake covered in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, remove cover and bake until lightly brown, about 10 minutes.

228

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 package Jimmy Dean sausage, 1 medium onion, course chop, 1 small sweet red pepper, course chop, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Quick & Easy Zesty Italian Penne Pasta 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.

Quick & Easy Zesty Italian Penne Pasta Bake

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