QUICK & EASY ZESTY ITALIAN PENNE PASTA BAKE
We like this recipe because we use fresh peppers, onions, and zucchini from our garden. I can up with this recipe because I needed a quick recipe for unexpected company and had left over marinara sauce in the refrigerator and breakfast sausage in the freezer. I usually make my recipe with ziti, however, penne pasta is basically the same thing. I make this recipe in the summer when I have lots of "fresh" zucchini from my garden. I always pick fresh, baby zucchini for this recipe, therefore, it isn't necessary to peel the zucchini or cook it, because it is very tender. When it is sliced thin, it cooks perfectly in the casserole and does not require prior cooking. I serve this with fresh garden salad and crusty bread or rolls.
Provided by Judy-Jude
Categories Penne
Time 1h15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook pasta to aldente stage, put in strainer, do not rinse and set aside to completely drain.
- Heat large saute pan, add olive oil, onion, sweet red peppers, hot crushed red pepper flakes and garlic.
- Saute on low until soft, not brown.
- Place in a small bowl and set aside.
- In same pan, brown sausage until cooked through.
- If not using Jimmy Dean Sausage, remove any excess fat.
- Return vegetable mixture back to pan and add tomato sauce, basil, salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.
- Grease 2 quart casserole, put 1/2 of the pasta, cover with 1/2 of the meat/sauce mixture, lay slices of 1/2 of the zucchini, sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese, repeat with a second layer of pasta, meat/sauce mixture, zucchini slices, ending with the remaining cheese.
- Bake covered in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, remove cover and bake until lightly brown, about 10 minutes.
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Dervan Mitchell
[email protected]This pasta bake is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it, and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.
Samir Giri
[email protected]This pasta bake is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in my fridge, and this is a great way to turn it into a delicious meal.
Umair ChaudhryNo1
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pasta bake turned out watery. The sauce was too thin, and the pasta was mushy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Top Yo
[email protected]This pasta bake is a bit too rich for my taste. I would recommend using less cheese, or using a different type of cheese, such as mozzarella or fontina.
Chanray Matthys
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but this pasta bake was surprisingly good. I would definitely make it again.
MD Rqkibul Hasan
[email protected]This pasta bake is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it, and they don't even realize they're eating vegetables.
A Turner
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Luke entertains
[email protected]This pasta bake is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I always have some leftover pasta in my fridge, and this is a great way to turn it into a delicious meal.
JUDY NJERI
[email protected]I made this pasta bake for my kids, and they loved it! They said it was the best pasta they had ever eaten. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Bernard Coban
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes, and it was much better. I would also recommend using a different type of cheese, such as mozzarella or fontina.
md mofi ul Islam
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pasta bake turned out dry. The sauce was too thick, and the pasta was overcooked. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Sameer Sangat
[email protected]This pasta bake is my new go-to weeknight meal. It's quick, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Afzal King
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pasta bakes, but this one changed my mind. It was so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
MD omor Khan
[email protected]I made this for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I think the secret is in the sauce. It's so flavorful and cheesy.
Johoorul Islam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The pasta was cooked al dente, the sauce was flavorful, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta bake.
Queen Roblox
[email protected]This pasta bake was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.