CREAMY SPINACH SAUSAGE PASTA

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So rich and creamy, this pasta dish is wonderfully cheesy and delicious! And for time-saving convenience, I like to assemble it the night before, then bake it the next day. -Susie Sizemore, Collinsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (10 ounces) frozen creamed spinach, thawed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, cream cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Drain pasta; add to sausage mixture. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662 calories, Fat 37g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 1362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

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