BAKED PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND SPINACH (OVEN OR CROCK-POT)
This baked pasta recipe is great for a potluck, or to take to someone who is in need of a home-cooked "comfort" meal. It's very flavorful, simple to prepare, and inexpensive to make. You can bake it in the oven or make it in the crockpot (instructions included). I particularly like the blend of fresh and zesty ingredients (spinach, fresh mozarella, pesto and hot sausage). For a fantastic meal, serve it with my Recipe #291227, #291227.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375. Grease a deep lasagna pan (or two 9x9 pans). Crockpot instructions are at the bottom.
- SAUCE: In a large deep saucepan, heat oil. Add onion and saute slowly until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add sausage to pan; continue to saute and break up sausage into bite size pieces. When sausage is just about done, add garlic for a minute or two. Finally, pour red wine into pan and bring wine to a boil to evaporate alcohol and eliminate most of the liquid.
- Add tomatoes to other ingredients. Pour about 1/2 cup water into the tomato can to clean out the can - add this water to the pot. Add pesto. While this simmers about 10 minutes, cook the pasta.
- PASTA: Bring plenty of salted water to boil for pasta (lots of water will prevent sticky pasta). Cook according to package directions; drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss hot cooked pasta, chopped fresh spinach and tomato/sausage sauce. DO NOT ADD CHEESE YET. Continue combining hot ingredients until spinach wilts slightly, THEN add cubed mozzarella and 1/2 CUP of the Parmesan cheese. Toss quickly and pour into your prepared baking dish (if you work with the cheese too long, it will become a stringy mess!).
- Sprinkle final 1/2 CUP Parmesan on top.
- Bake 375 for 30 minutes, uncovered, until hot and bubbly.
- CROCKPOT VERSION FOR A CROWD: Double recipe. Make sure pasta is a bit undercooked (slightly firm). Pour into crockpot; add 1 cup hot water around the edges. Cook on HIGH 3 hours.
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ej poe
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the sausage and spinach add a nice touch of flavor. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the overall dish is very satisfying. I highly recommend th
Ahsan Changar
[email protected]This baked penne dish was a great way to use up some leftover sausage and spinach. The sauce was simple to make and the dish came together quickly. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
Rajo bhatti Fhvv
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and spinach added a nice touch of flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the overall dish was
Tadiwes Getnet
[email protected]This baked penne dish was easy to make and very delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and spinach added a nice touch of flavor. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the overall dish was very satisfying. I would definitely make
Girish Badul
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the sausage and spinach add a nice touch of flavor. The pasta is cooked perfectly and the overall dish is very satisfying. I highly recommend th
Mareel Esho
[email protected]This baked penne dish was a great way to use up some leftover sausage and spinach. The sauce was simple to make and the dish came together quickly. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again.
Ayanda Bonkhe Magagula
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed this dish. The spinach was cooked perfectly and didn't overpower the other flavors. The sauce was also very flavorful and the sausage added a nice bit of protein. I would definitely make this dish ag
Matthew Tech
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the sausage and spinach added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Erick Simon
[email protected]This baked penne dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the sausage, spinach, and cheese were perfectly balanced, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.
lookatyoustrawberrysimp
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit too time-consuming. It took me over an hour to make, and the results were not worth the effort. The sauce was bland and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.
Theme Saga
[email protected]This baked penne dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices or herbs. The spinach was also a bit too wilted for my liking. Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.
Brendan VanAardt
[email protected]I made this dish in my crock pot and it was so easy and convenient. I simply threw all of the ingredients in the pot in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will def
Md Junnur
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out beautifully. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the sausage and spinach added a nice texture and depth of flavor. My husband and I both enjoyed it, and I will definitely be making it again.
sohail farooq
[email protected]This baked penne dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the sausage, spinach, and cheese blended perfectly together to create a satisfying and comforting meal. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the spinach added a nice pop of color and n