Sausage And Spinach Penne Casserole Recipe

Name: Sausage And Spinach Penne Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 17 1/2 ounces penne (smaller bag); 1 (12 inch) Italian sausage or (12 inch) Farmer's sausage; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 3 cups spaghetti sauce; 6 ounces tomato paste; cayenne; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese; 2 egg whites, slightly beaten; 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

17 1/2 ounces penne (smaller bag)
1 (12 inch) Italian sausage or (12 inch) Farmer's sausage
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
3 cups spaghetti sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
cayenne
1 cup ricotta cheese
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1
Put the water on to boil for the pasta.
2
Fry the sausage slices over medium heat in a large skillet (you need room for the sauce later).
3
Remove the sausage from the pan (leave the grease).
4
Fry the sliced onion until translucent.
5
Lower the heat to medium low.
6
Water should be boiling - add the pasta.
7
Add the fresh garlic and fry for a minute.
8
Add the spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, cayenne and simmer.
9
Add slightly beaten eggs to the ricotta.
10
Mix in the spinach and 1/2 cup parmesan.
11
Pasta should be slightly firm.
12
Shred the cheese.
13
Fill a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan half full with the drained pasta.
14
Stir in the sauce (but leave about one cup for later).
15
Sprinkle 1/8 cup parmesan across.
16
Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella across.
17
Spread out the sausage evenly across.
18
Spread the spinach mixture across.
19
Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella across.
20
Spread the rest of the sauce across.
21
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
22
Add any remaining parmesan and mozzarella and then cook until it is melted (mine started to brown).

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* 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: 17 1/2 ounces penne (smaller bag), 1 (12 inch) Italian sausage or (12 inch) Farmer's sausage, 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, 1/4 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Sausage And Spinach Penne Casserole 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!

Sausage And Spinach Penne Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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