**Baked Penne with Sausage and Spinach: A Flavorful Dish for Any Occasion**
Baked penne with sausage and spinach is a delectable and versatile dish that can be easily prepared in the oven or a crock pot. This hearty and flavorful pasta dish is perfect for a quick and easy family dinner or a special occasion meal. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs, whether you prefer a creamy and cheesy casserole, a light and tangy tomato-based sauce, or a healthier vegetarian version. With easy-to-follow instructions and a burst of flavors from the succulent sausage, tender spinach, and perfectly cooked penne pasta, these recipes will guide you in creating a satisfying and memorable dish that will impress your family and friends.
BAKED PENNE WITH SAUSAGE
This easy baked penne recipe has plenty of Italian sausage baked with marinara sauce and lots of parmesan and mozzarella cheese!
Provided by Natasha Bull
Categories Main Course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.
- Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it for 2 minutes less than the package directions indicate. Once it's done, drain it and set it aside.
- Crumble the sausage meat directly into a skillet, and add the onion in too. There should be enough fat released by the sausage to cook the onion, but if it's particularly lean, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sausage has browned (about 10 minutes). If there's a lot of excess fat, spoon most of it out.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute.
- Add in the marinara sauce and red pepper flakes and cook for a couple more minutes until it's warmed through.
- Add the drained pasta to a 9x13 baking dish and then pour the sausage mixture over top. I add in some salt & pepper as well. Toss until everything is coated. Smooth it out into an even layer.
- Top with the cheeses and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Broil for a few minutes to brown the cheese (watch it carefully). Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 761 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1689 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
This is a hearty, filling meal that's full of flavor!
Provided by SADIEQQ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Place sausage and onion in the skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Pour in wine, and cook for 1 minute, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with cooked pasta, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1714.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
BAKED PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND SPINACH (OVEN OR CROCK-POT)
This baked pasta recipe is great for a potluck, or to take to someone who is in need of a home-cooked "comfort" meal. It's very flavorful, simple to prepare, and inexpensive to make. You can bake it in the oven or make it in the crockpot (instructions included). I particularly like the blend of fresh and zesty ingredients (spinach, fresh mozarella, pesto and hot sausage). For a fantastic meal, serve it with my Recipe #291227, #291227.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375. Grease a deep lasagna pan (or two 9x9 pans). Crockpot instructions are at the bottom.
- SAUCE: In a large deep saucepan, heat oil. Add onion and saute slowly until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add sausage to pan; continue to saute and break up sausage into bite size pieces. When sausage is just about done, add garlic for a minute or two. Finally, pour red wine into pan and bring wine to a boil to evaporate alcohol and eliminate most of the liquid.
- Add tomatoes to other ingredients. Pour about 1/2 cup water into the tomato can to clean out the can - add this water to the pot. Add pesto. While this simmers about 10 minutes, cook the pasta.
- PASTA: Bring plenty of salted water to boil for pasta (lots of water will prevent sticky pasta). Cook according to package directions; drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss hot cooked pasta, chopped fresh spinach and tomato/sausage sauce. DO NOT ADD CHEESE YET. Continue combining hot ingredients until spinach wilts slightly, THEN add cubed mozzarella and 1/2 CUP of the Parmesan cheese. Toss quickly and pour into your prepared baking dish (if you work with the cheese too long, it will become a stringy mess!).
- Sprinkle final 1/2 CUP Parmesan on top.
- Bake 375 for 30 minutes, uncovered, until hot and bubbly.
- CROCKPOT VERSION FOR A CROWD: Double recipe. Make sure pasta is a bit undercooked (slightly firm). Pour into crockpot; add 1 cup hot water around the edges. Cook on HIGH 3 hours.
PENNE SAUSAGE BAKE
"This hearty pasta dish was inspired by the delicious sausage rolls served at our favorite Italian restaurant," relates Vicky Benscoter of Birmingham, Alabama. "I serve if frequently for supper since it's easy to prepare and my husband thinks it's great!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil for 6-7 minutes. Add sausage; cook and stir until sausage is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and pasta., Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 948mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED SAUSAGE PENNE
I love baked pasta, but wanted to make something a little different from most of the recipes that I saw. I use homemade marinara and homemade pesto, but feel free to use jarred if that's what you have on hand. You can also use chicken or turkey sausage instead of pork if you wish. This was intended to make dinner for two plus leftovers, as there are only two of us in the house, and I wanted it to be easy enough to pull together on a weeknight. Serve with a green salad, garlic bread, and a nice glass of red wine. Cooking time includes prep and resting time.
Provided by IngridH
Categories Penne
Time 55m
Yield 1 casserole, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water; cook the pasta just to al dente. You don't want it mushy, as it will cook more in the oven.
- While pasta is cooking, brown the italian sausage in a saute pan over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces.
- Drain any accumulated grease and discard.
- Add the marinara sauce, pesto, italian seasoning and chili flakes. Stir, and let simmer, stirring occasionally for 5 -6 minutes, until the sauce comes to a boil.
- Taste, and add salt, pepper, or more italian seasoning as necessary.
- Drain the cooked pasta, and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add the sauce mixture and 3 ounces of the shredded cheese. Stir to combine.
- Coat an 8 x 8 (or similar sized) baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place pasta mixture in the baking dish, spreading to fill the dish evenly.
- Top with the reaining cheeses.
- You could make ahead to this point, and refrigerate until you are ready to cook, but if so, your baking time will be longer.
- Bake, uncovered at 350 for 20 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
SAVORY SAUSAGE AND SPINACH PENNE
This is a slightly sweet and savory pasta dish- got it from a friend's italian pasta cookbook. Lots of pretty colors, unusual but delicious taste!
Provided by leslie 9
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions on box.
- Cook oil and garlic until browned. Add sausage, brown, push to side of pan. Add spinach, cook until wilted. Add remaining ingredients and saute (about 15 minutes).
- Serve topped w/ parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.8, Fat 27.7, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 651.8, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 17.7
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to your baked penne dish. Spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions are all great options.
- If you're using a crock pot, cook the sausage and vegetables on the stovetop before adding them to the pot. This will help to brown the sausage and caramelize the vegetables, which will add flavor to the dish.
- If you're using an oven, bake the penne at a high temperature (400 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) for a shorter amount of time. This will help to create a crispy crust on the top of the dish.
- Serve baked penne with a side salad or soup for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Baked penne with sausage and spinach is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of pasta, sausage, vegetables, and cheese, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you make it in the oven or the crock pot, baked penne is a great way to enjoy a hearty and flavorful meal.
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