Sausage And Roasted Peppers Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Sausage And Roasted Peppers Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/3 cups uncooked ziti pasta noodles (about 5 servings); 1/2 lb crumbled sausage (I used 3 Johnsonville HOT sausage brats, casings removed); 1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 (26 1/2 ounce) can hunts traditional spaghetti sauce (or your favorite tomato-based sauce); 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided; 2 jalapeno peppers; 2 poblano peppers; 1 medium red pepper; 1 medium yellow pepper; 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 wedges of the Laughing Cow cheese, light french onion flavor; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 1/3 cups uncooked ziti pasta noodles (about 5 servings)
1/2 lb crumbled sausage (I used 3 Johnsonville HOT sausage brats, casings removed)
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (26 1/2 ounce) can hunts traditional spaghetti sauce (or your favorite tomato-based sauce)
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
2 jalapeno peppers
2 poblano peppers
1 medium red pepper
1 medium yellow pepper
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
2 wedges of the Laughing Cow cheese, light french onion flavor
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Cook noodles in salted, boiling water, about 8 minutes. Be sure to slightly undercook noodles. Drain and set aside.
3
Make tomato meat sauce: saute chopped onion for 5 minutes; add mushrooms and garlic, saute another 5 minutes. To onion mixture, add crumbled sausage and saute until sausage is no longer pink. Add tomato paste to sausage mixture, saute 1 minute. Add spaghetti sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, basil and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Cook sauce at least 20 minutes.
4
Roast the pepper medley: Using a broiler, char peppers (jalapenos, poblanos, red and yellow peppers) on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. When skins have blackened, place peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam and cool. When cool enough to handle, remove skins from the peppers (skins should peel off easily with a paper towel or your hands). Remove stems, seed and chop peppers. Mix chopped peppers together in a bowl and set aside.
5
Prepare cheese layer: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, flavored cheese wedges, sour cream, parsley, spinach and 1/2 cup of mozarella cheese. Stir in 1 teaspoon each salt and garlic powder.
6
In a 9 x 13 inch pan, layer 1/3 of meat sauce, 1/2 of the noodles, all of the peppers and all of the cream cheese mixture. Top with 1/3 of meat sauce, 1/2 of the noodles. Cover the noodles with the remaining 1/3 of meat sauce and the remaining 1 1/2 cups of mozarella cheese. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of grated parmesan.
7
Bake at 375 for 55 minutes for a very well-done cheesy crust.
8
Let sit for 10-15 minutes prior to serving. Makes 8-12 servings.

1504

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/3 cups uncooked ziti pasta noodles (about 5 servings), 1/2 lb crumbled sausage (I used 3 Johnsonville HOT sausage brats, casings removed), 1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sausage And Roasted Peppers 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.

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Sausage And Roasted Peppers Pasta Bake

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