PENNE & ITALIAN SAUSAGE BAKE

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This is my adaptation of a recipe in a Liquor Control Board of Ontario magazine. I usually serve it with Caesar salad & garlic bread and its always been given "2 thumbs up" by my friends & family. You can increase the heat by using hot sausages & adding more cumin - or cayenne or red pepper flakes - according to your own taste! Please note that the starch in the pasta cooking liquid will thicken the sauce when the casserole is baking!

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb Italian sausage (hot or sweet)
1/8 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 red pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 (700 ml) jar tomato sauce
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup chopped basil
3 cups penne
1/2 cup of pasta cooking water
3/4 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Prick sausages in several places.
  • Heat oil in a large, deep frying pan set over medium high heat.
  • Add sausages& cook until evenly browned- about 8 minutes.
  • Remove from pan& cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Add onions to fat remaining in pan& saute for about 5 minutes.
  • Return sausages to pan.
  • Add fennel, garlic, cumin, peppers& celery; cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Drain excess fat from pan.
  • Stir tomato sauce, basil& wine into sausage mixture.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat& simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook penne, according to package directions until el dente (about 10 minutes).
  • Drain- reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
  • Combine sausage mixture, pasta & reserved cooking liquid in a 5 litre casserole dish.
  • Mix well.
  • Combine Mozarella& Parmesan cheese and parsley.
  • Stir into the pasta mixture.
  • Bake in preheated 375F oven for 30 minutes.

Nikhilnikitha Byni
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Will definitely make again!


MD BADSHA MIA
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Yum!


Clinesse Fynn
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A keeper!


Dost Khan
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Easy and delicious!


sk Payal
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This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and turned out delicious. The sausage and peppers were flavorful, and the penne pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Alisha Noor
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The sausage was juicy and flavorful, and the peppers and onions added a nice sweetness. The penne pasta was cooked perfectly, and the cheese melted nicely on top. Definitely a keeper!


X trim Games
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This was a great recipe! The sausage, peppers, and onions were all cooked perfectly. The penne pasta was al dente, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Reign Fury
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and turned out so delicious. The sausage and peppers were cooked perfectly, and the penne pasta was al dente. I will definitely be making this again.


Vanilla Bryce
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This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The sausage and peppers were flavorful, and the penne pasta was cooked perfectly. I added a little extra cheese to the top, and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nicola Breakell
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The sausage was cooked through, the peppers and onions were tender, and the penne pasta was cooked al dente. I served it with a side of garlic bread, and it was a hit.


Taiah Waul
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sausage was flavorful, the peppers and onions were perfectly cooked, and the penne pasta was al dente. I will definitely be making this again.


haiper bro
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I had some Italian sausage in my fridge, and I didn't know what to do with it. This recipe was perfect! The sausage, peppers, and onions were all cooked together in one pan, and then the penne pa


Godfred Afram
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious. I love that I can use different types of sausage and vegetables, so it's never the same dish twice.


Rhonda Breaux
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sausage was juicy and flavorful, and the peppers and onions added a nice sweetness. The penne pasta was cooked perfectly, and the cheese melted nicely on top. Definitely a keeper!


Harrison Deno
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This penne Italian sausage bake is a winner! It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The sausage, peppers, and onions are a classic combination, and the penne pasta cooks up perfectly. I added a little extra cheese to the top, and it was perfect. W