BAKED SAUSAGE AND PENNE

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Add something cheesy to your family's dinner! Bake this delicious casserole made with pork sausage and pasta.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 2/3 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)
1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend (4 oz)
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In Dutch oven or 3-quart saucepan, cook pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time; drain and return to Dutch oven.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Add sausage, marinara sauce and basil to cooked pasta in Dutch oven; stir well. Spoon into baking dish.
  • In small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese and egg. Spoon over pasta mixture. Sprinkle with cheese blend.
  • Cover; bake 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1260 mg

Denver Dyson
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sausage and penne were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I added a little bit of extra Parmesan cheese and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Michael Kinslow
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This was a great recipe! The sausage and penne were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I added a little bit of extra garlic and chili flakes to taste. It was a hit with my family and I will definitely be making it again.


Robiul Alam
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! It was a quick and easy meal to make and the leftovers were even better the next day. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Samuel Aguilar
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste. I think it needed less salt. The sausage was cooked well and the penne was cooked just right, but the sauce was a little too thick. I would definitely try this recipe again, but I would use less salt and ma


Jenna Park
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This was my first time making baked sausage and penne and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. The sausage was cooked perfectly and the penne was cooked just right. The sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will


Gena Esmael
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sausage and penne were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I added a little bit of extra Parmesan cheese and it was the perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Dorothy Ennin
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The sausage was cooked perfectly and the penne was cooked just right. The sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious a


Migolitina Da Paz
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This dish was a little bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning. The sausage was cooked well and the penne was cooked just right, but the sauce was a little too thin. I would definitely try this recipe again, but I would add more seasonin


sugam rawal
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The sausage was juicy and flavorful, the penne was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and cheesy. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was the perfect meal. I will definit


Purnima Bk
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This was a great recipe! The sausage and penne were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I added a little bit of extra garlic and chili flakes to taste. It was a hit with my family and I will definitely be making it again.


Gloria Marin
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This baked sausage and penne was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect amount of spice. The sausage was cooked perfectly and the penne was cooked just right. The sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would defi


Shahnur Islam
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sausage was cooked perfectly and the penne was cooked al dente. The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would definitely make this dish again.


olive wanjiku
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I made this baked sausage and penne for my family and they loved it! It was a quick and easy meal to make and the leftovers were even better the next day. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


moeed Shahid
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This baked sausage and penne is a winner! It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. The sausage is cooked to perfection and the penne is cooked just right. The sauce is flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again. Five star