Best 7 Penne Italian Sausage Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with "Penne Italian Sausage Bake: A Flavorful Fusion of Pasta, Sausage, and Creamy Sauce." This delectable dish combines the classic flavors of Italian sausage, creamy sauce, and tender penne pasta, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The easy-to-follow recipe guides you through each step, ensuring a hassle-free cooking experience. Discover variations of this classic dish, including a vegetarian rendition with roasted vegetables and a spicy version featuring jalapeños for an extra kick. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this recipe offers a delightful experience that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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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

1 (12 ounce) package dry penne pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound mild Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup white wine
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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

PENNE & SAUSAGE CASSEROLES



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Cheese, sausage and mushrooms make this casserole a consistent hit. It comes together quickly and feeds a crowd, too. -John Venturino, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds uncooked penne pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1-1/2 cups dry red wine or beef broth, divided
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 cups shredded fontina cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside., In the same Dutch oven, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic and oregano; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in 1 cup wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, sausage and remaining wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Drain pasta. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Divide half of the pasta between the dishes; layer each with 2-1/2 cups sauce and 1 cup each of the cheeses. Repeat layers., Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BAKED PENNE



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This version of the Italian-inspired classic dish combines ground beef, peppers, and sauteed onions, baked with penne and PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, and topped with Mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound extra lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped green peppers
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (10 ounce) tub PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, divided
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
3 cups hot cooked penne pasta

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 922 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

PENNE SAUSAGE BAKE



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"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

1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
3 cups fat-free meatless spaghetti sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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 PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE



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Make and share this Baked Penne with Italian Sausage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PugsAndKisses

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (12 ounce) package dry penne pasta
1 lb mild Italian sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup white wine
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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.
  • Place sausage and onion in a large, deep skillet.
  • 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 662.8, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1750.9, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 8.9, Protein 29.4

BAKED PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND RICOTTA



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Penne pasta, Italian sausage, ricotta, mozarella, and parmigiano-regianno baked into a delicious, bubbly supper. You can make this ahead, refrigerate, covered overnight, and reheat before serving.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Penne

Time 2h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 lb mild Italian sausage, casings removed
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 lb penne pasta
3 cups ricotta cheese (whole, not part-skim)
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the tomato puree, water, sugar, bay leaf, and fennel. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. SImmer over low heat until thickened, about 30 minutes. Remove the garlic, mash it to a paste and stir it back into the pot, discard the bay leaf.
  • Meanwhile, Cook the penne in a larg pt of boiling water until al dente. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Using a slotted spoon, add the cooked sausage to the pasta, then add 1 cup of the tomato sauce and toss to coat the pasta.
  • Spoon the pasta into a 9X13" baking dish. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over the pasta and dollup large spoonfuls of ricotta on top. Gently fold some of the ricotta into the pasta, don't overmix, you should have pockets of ricotta. Scatter the mozarella cubes on top and sprinkle with the Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake the pasta for about 45 minutes or until bubbling and golden on top. Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.5, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 103.6, Sodium 1013.3, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 6.6, Protein 34.4

CHEESY SAUSAGE AND PENNE CASSEROLE



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Smoked sausage and cheese mingle in this crowd-pleasing Italian penne pasta bake. Delizioso!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 10 ounces)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups milk
2 cups shredded Italian-style cheese blend (8 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, 1/2 tea-spoon Italian seasoning, the pepper and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in Italian cheese blend and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Gently stir pasta and sausage into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1050 mg

Tips:

  • When browning the sausage, be sure to break it up into small pieces so that it cooks evenly.
  • You can use any type of pasta you like for this recipe, but penne is a classic choice.
  • If you don't have marinara sauce on hand, you can use a jar of tomato sauce or even crushed tomatoes.
  • Be sure to season the ricotta cheese mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
  • If you want a cheesier bake, you can add an extra cup of mozzarella cheese to the top before baking.
  • This dish is best served hot out of the oven, but it can also be made ahead of time and reheated.

Conclusion:

This penne Italian sausage bake is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. It is also a great way to use up leftover sausage and pasta. With its simple ingredients and flavorful combination of Italian sausage, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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