SAUSAGE PENNE BAKE

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No one will guess a dish this cheesy and filling could be healthy, but this one's chock-full of eggplant, whole wheat pasta, tomatoes and fabulous flavor. -Barbara Kempen, Cambridge, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
3/4 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 small eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
3 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, eggplant and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Add wine and garlic, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Drain pasta. Add the pasta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, olives, basil and pepper to skillet., Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ryjon Washington
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I love this recipe. It's my go-to dish when I'm short on time.


MH Alomgir Farabi
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This recipe is a keeper. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious.


Tim alhouseini
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This recipe is amazing! I will definitely be making it again.


Abwaan xikmad official channel
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This was the worst recipe I've ever tried. It was a complete disaster.


Anthony Montanez
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was bland and flavorless.


Undeaa Hhshsb
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This recipe is not for beginners. It's too complicated and there are too many ingredients.


Amna Shehzadi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out terrible. I don't recommend this recipe.


Sandra Laboy
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This recipe was a waste of time. It was too complicated and the end result wasn't worth it.


Lilian Tenorio
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The sauce was bland and the sausage was dry. I won't be making this again.


rania Wadood
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sausage and penne, and they don't even notice the vegetables.


adeleye olusanya
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use different types of sausage, different types of pasta, and different vegetables. It's always a different dish.


Rashed Hasan
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This recipe is a great way to stretch your budget. It's a hearty and filling dish that's perfect for a family meal.


Dawood Awan
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. The sauce is so flavorful and the sausage and penne are cooked perfectly.


Mimoza Derguti
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that I can use different types of sausage to change up the flavor.


Imranrohi Khan
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it. It's a great comfort food dish that's perfect for a cold night.


Sky King
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I had some Italian sausage that I needed to use up, and this dish was the perfect way to do it. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great.


Major Major saifullah
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I think the key is to use a good quality sausage. I used a spicy Italian sausage and it really gave the dish a nice kick.


Daniel Cottier
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. It turned out great!


Julio Vasquez
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This recipe was an absolute hit with my family! The sausage and penne were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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