PENNE & SAUSAGE CASSEROLES

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Cheese, sausage and mushrooms make this casserole a consistent hit. It comes together quickly and feeds a crowd, too. -John Venturino, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 casseroles (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds uncooked penne pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1-1/2 cups dry red wine or beef broth, divided
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 cups shredded fontina cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside., In the same Dutch oven, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic and oregano; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in 1 cup wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, sausage and remaining wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes., Drain pasta. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Divide half of the pasta between the dishes; layer each with 2-1/2 cups sauce and 1 cup each of the cheeses. Repeat layers., Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 756mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

Amar Sah
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Prince Gurung
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This recipe was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I used Italian sausage and it was the perfect addition to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Gamer Guy
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The sausage and peppers were so flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Makasphe Makasphe
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This was a great recipe! I followed the directions exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sausage and peppers were cooked to perfection and the pasta was al dente. I will definitely be making this again.


Dj songgram Dj
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


shimul sarkar
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This recipe was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I used Italian sausage and it was the perfect addition to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Adeoti Harbeeb
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The sausage and peppers were so flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


desmond chukwu123
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This was a great recipe! I followed the directions exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sausage and peppers were cooked to perfection and the pasta was al dente. I will definitely be making this again.


Alana Redmond
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Jose Orantes
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This recipe was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I used Italian sausage and it was the perfect addition to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Foday B kamara
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The sausage and peppers were so flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamis Mzome
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This was a great recipe! I followed the directions exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sausage and peppers were cooked to perfection and the pasta was al dente. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdulrehman Ch
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever sausage I have on hand.


Muhammad Safyan
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This is an awesome recipe! I made it last night and my family loved it. The sausage and peppers were so flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.