BAKED PENNE & SAUSAGE
Super easy and quick to throw together. I often make two and freeze one for a hectic day when I don't have the time to cook.
Provided by Pam Kw
Categories Pasta
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Fill a large stock pot with water and bring to a boil. In a large sauté pan, begin browning your sausage. Once evenly browned, drain any excessive fat from the pan. Add the chopped tomatoes and the tomato sauce to the pan, stir well and bring to a simmer. Add the minced garlic and basil and stir well. Allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Once water is boiling, salt the water and add your pasta. Stir well. Don't cook the pasta to completion or based on the package directions. You only want to cook the pasta partially since this is going to bake in the oven and complete the cooking process. I usually allow it to boil for about 6 to 7 minutes. Once pasta is done, drain it in a colander and then pour it back into the stock pot, or into a large mixing bowl. Now add the sausage mixture, 2/3 of the shredded mozzarella, and the entire container of ricotta cheese. Stir until fully combined. Pour this into a large baking dish - mine was slightly larger than 13? x 9? - cover with aluminum foil and allow to bake in the oven for 35 minutes at 350 degrees, or until hot and bubbly. Once done, remove the foil and sprinkle the top with the reserved mozzarella cheese. Return the pan to the oven and allow it to cook until the cheese is completely melted. Remove from oven and serve immediately. NOTE: This recipe makes enough for 8 people. You can either make the full recipe if you have that many to feed, halve the recipe for a smaller dinner, or bake this up in two separate dishes where you can eat one tonight and freeze the other one for a future meal. Serve with a side salad and some garlic bread.
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Akash Hossain
[email protected]I've made this baked penne with sausage several times, and I've never been disappointed. It's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect dish for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together.
Ajidibri Andrew
[email protected]This baked penne with sausage is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I always have some leftover sausage in the fridge, and this is the perfect way to use it up. It's a quick and easy meal that's also delicious.
Nelles
[email protected]I made this baked penne with sausage for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got lots of requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper!
US Stanley
[email protected]This baked penne with sausage is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that I can throw it in the oven and forget about it until it's time to eat.
Addie Renaud
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of baked pasta dishes, but this one changed my mind. The penne was cooked perfectly, and the sausage and ricotta filling was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.
YusufMusa UG
[email protected]This baked penne with sausage is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Bandile Bandile
[email protected]I've made this baked penne with sausage several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a potluck or a casual get-together. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
anas haden
[email protected]This baked penne with sausage is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some leftover penne from a previous meal, and this was the perfect way to use it up. It's a quick and easy meal that's also very flavorful.
amro sbehat
[email protected]I made this baked penne with sausage for my family, and they all loved it. My kids especially loved the sausage and ricotta filling. It's a great recipe for a family meal.
It's Hasnain Ali
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I loved this baked penne with sausage. The sausage was cooked perfectly, and it wasn't at all greasy. The ricotta filling was also very flavorful.
Nevaeh Yea
[email protected]This baked penne with sausage is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
CLAIRE B CLAIRE BWALYA
[email protected]I've made this baked penne with sausage several times, and I've never been disappointed. It's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect dish for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together.
Anthony Andre
[email protected]This baked penne with sausage is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I always have some leftover sausage in the fridge, and this is the perfect way to use it up. It's a quick and easy meal that's also delicious.
Muhammad Areez
[email protected]I made this baked penne with sausage for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got lots of requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper!
Karam Elahi
[email protected]This baked penne with sausage is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that I can throw it in the oven and forget about it until it's time to eat.
Asher Acho
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of baked pasta dishes, but this one changed my mind. The penne was cooked perfectly, and the sausage and ricotta filling was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.
MD ROMJAN Romjan
[email protected]I've made this baked penne with sausage several times now, and it's always acrowd-pleaser. The sausage and ricotta filling is so flavorful, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!
Nimra Masood
[email protected]This baked penne with sausage was a hit with my family! The flavors were spot-on, and the dish was easy to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.