BAKED PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND TOMATO PESTO
The smoked Gouda can sometimes be hard to find, but it adds a great flavor and texture. The hot Italian sausage adds some spice. Got this one from "The Best American Recipes 2003-2004."
Provided by Velouria
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the sausage and onion.
- Cook, breaking sausage up with a spoon, for about 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring frequently to cook onion evenly.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add marinara sauce and reduce heat to medium.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
- Stir in pesto and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Cook penne in a large pot of salted boiling water for about 10 minutes, or until al dente.
- Drain well.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Oil a 9-x-13-inch baking dish.
- Spread a thin layer of sauce over bottom of dish.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta with remaining sauce, the Gouda or mozzarella, 1/3 cup of the Parmesan, and spinach, mixing well.
- Spoon mixture into prepared dish and sprinkle with remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan over top.
- Bake for about 30 minute or until casserole begins to bubble and cheese is browned.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 995.4, Fat 45, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 106.5, Sodium 2645.5, Carbohydrate 106.3, Fiber 16.6, Sugar 27.2, Protein 42
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MD Rimon Biswas
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Najipa Alam
[email protected]This dish is so versatile. I've made it with different types of sausage and different types of pesto, and it's always delicious.
Joseph Edith
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sausage, tomato, and pesto are a perfect match.
Nuggies_are good
[email protected]This is my go-to pasta dish when I'm short on time. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Shivam Thakur
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Omar Moodie
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
ronnie ruto
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.
Vusumuzi Ngwenya
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! I was really impressed with how easy it was to make.
Joseph karitu
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's because I used a spicy sausage. Next time I'll use a milder sausage.
Safi Baloch
[email protected]I tried this recipe and it was delicious! The pesto added a really nice flavor to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.
Wajiha ibnat Tani
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. I love the way the sausage and tomato flavors meld together. I also like to add a bit of spinach or kale to the dish for extra nutrition.
Ugwunna Uche
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was so easy to follow. The instructions were clear and concise, and the dish came out tasting amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Craig Oconnell
[email protected]This baked pasta dish was a hit with my family! The combination of sausage, tomato, and pesto flavors was delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.