Best 6 Three Cheese And Spicy Sausage Baked Pasta Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Three-Cheese and Spicy Sausage Baked Pasta. This hearty and comforting dish is a delightful fusion of textures and tastes, sure to tantalize your taste buds. Featuring a medley of three cheeses – creamy mozzarella, sharp cheddar, and nutty Parmesan – each bite offers a unique and satisfying experience. Succulent spicy sausage adds a zesty kick, while a rich and flavorful sauce brings all the elements together in perfect harmony. Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner party or simply craving a comforting meal, this baked pasta is guaranteed to be a hit. Alongside the main recipe, we also offer variations to suit your preferences, including a vegetarian option with roasted vegetables and a lighter version with reduced-fat cheese and turkey sausage. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY SAUSAGE PASTA



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This original recipe for Spicy Sausage Pasta is one of our most popular Pinterest recipes! It's easily one of the best pasta recipes on our entire site, and you HAVE to try it.

Provided by Kevin & Amanda

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb smoked sausage
1.5 cups diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chiles, Mild
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 oz penne pasta
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper, each
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions

Steps:

  • Add olive oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium high heat until just smoking. Add sausage and onions and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, cream, pasta, salt and pepper and stir. Bring to a boil, cover skillet, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining cheese and sprinkle with scallions. Broil until cheese is melted, spotty brown, and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852 calories, Sugar 7.8 g, Sodium 1454.8 mg, Fat 56.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, TransFat 0.6 g, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 32.5 g, Cholesterol 127.8 mg

THREE CHEESE BAKED PASTA



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This hearty dish always gets rave reviews. Everyone who tries it loves it! Make it a part of your meal today!

Provided by Althea

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound uncooked pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
6 ½ cups tomato pasta sauce
6 ounces provolone cheese, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups sour cream
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, cook ground meat and onion in a skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until meat is browned. Stir in pasta sauce, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer the ingredients in the prepared baking dish as follows: half of the cooked pasta, all the provolone cheese, all the sour cream, half of the sauce mixture, remaining pasta, mozzarella cheese, and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.7 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 878.1 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

PASTA AND SAUSAGE BAKE



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This comforting pasta dish is the star of my family's most-requested dinner. It smells wonderful when baking in the oven. -Janet Roehring, Marble Falls, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound Italian sausage links
1 jar (14 ounces) spaghetti sauce
8 ounces mostaccioli, cooked and drained
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Slice into 1/2-inch pieces. In a greased 2-qt. baking dish, combine the sausage, sauce, mostaccioli and Parmesan cheese. Top with mozzarella cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 867mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

THREE-CHEESE CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM BAKED PASTA WITH PANCETTA



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Penne pasta baked with cremini mushrooms, chicken, pancetta and three cheeses: fontina, mozzarella and Parmesan.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 pound pancetta, diced
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 pound dried penne
5 1/2 cups prepared marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed
1 1/2 cups shredded Italian fontina cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. Add the mushrooms to the pancetta drippings and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the pancetta.
  • Cook the penne in the salted boiling water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl.
  • Add the marinara, chicken, the fontina and half of the Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the mozzarella and the remaining Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta stand about 10 minutes before serving.
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CHEESY BAKED PASTA WITH SAUSAGE AND RICOTTA



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Like a cross between baked ziti and sausage lasagna, this mozzarella-topped pasta is rich with ricotta and crushed tomatoes - and cooks entirely in one pan, including the pasta. The Italian sausage adds meaty depth to the sauce, but vegetarians can leave it out or use their favorite plant-based sausage instead.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, weekday, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound bulk hot or mild Italian sausage (pork, chicken or turkey)
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, coarsely crushed
Pinch of red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving (optional)
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with their juices
1 (14-ounce) can crushed or strained tomatoes
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt
12 ounces dried pasta, such as small shells, farfalle or other shaped pasta
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces
6 ounces whole-milk ricotta (about 3/4 cup)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup basil leaves
Black pepper, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Heat oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high. Crumble sausage into skillet, using a spoon to break it into small pieces. Cook until starting to brown, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, fennel seeds and red-pepper flakes (if using), and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir in whole tomatoes and their juice, using a spoon to break them up. Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaves and 2 teaspoons salt, and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
  • Stir in pasta and 1 cup water and return to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to make sure pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Remove from heat, pluck out the bay leaves, and fold in about a third of the mozzarella.
  • Top pasta with remaining mozzarella and dollops of ricotta. Sprinkle with Parmesan, then transfer to oven. Bake until pasta is tender when poked with a fork, and cheese is bubbly and lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes. (If you'd like a more deeply browned topping, run the pan under the broiler for 1 or 2 minutes.) Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Top with basil, plenty of black pepper, and more red-pepper flakes, if you like.

SAUSAGE SPINACH PASTA BAKE



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I've swapped in other meats-such as chicken sausage, veal or ground pork-and added in summer squash, zucchini, green beans and mushrooms, depending on what's in season. Also, fresh herbs really perk up the flavors. -Kim Forni, Laconia, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) whole wheat spiral pasta
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic. Cook 1 minute longer; drain. Stir in tomatoes, oregano, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes., Drain pasta; stir into turkey mixture. Add spinach and cream; heat through. Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish. Use fresh vegetables, high-quality cheeses, and flavorful sausage.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, meaning it should be slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unappetizing.
  • Don't skimp on the cheese. This dish is all about the cheese, so make sure you use plenty of it. Use a combination of different cheeses for a more complex flavor.
  • Add a little spice. The spicy sausage in this recipe gives it a nice kick, but you can add more spice if you like. Cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or chili powder are all good options.
  • Serve immediately. This dish is best served hot out of the oven. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and cheese as it sits, so it's best to eat it right away.

Conclusion:

Three Cheese and Spicy Sausage Baked Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy cheese sauce, spicy sausage, and al dente pasta, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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