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.

Sugam Shapkota
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I made it with ground turkey and it was just as good as the original recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Meri Petros
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I'm not a huge fan of sausage, but this recipe was still really good. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I would use a different type of sausage.


Asserpandu Lafimana
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. Overall, it's a good recipe but it needs a little bit of tweaking.


Doris Boadi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta. I like to add a little bit of extra cheese on top before baking.


riedewaan patel
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This is a great recipe for a crowd. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Hamim 13
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I'm not a fan of bell peppers, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still really good. I will definitely be making this again.


Adfendou Jatta
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt or omitting it altogether. Otherwise, it's a good recipe.


Siphosethu Vinkqishe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover sausage and peppers. I like to add a little bit of cream to the sauce to make it even more creamy.


Abdullah Saime
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I made it with ground turkey and it was just as good as the original recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Adriana Modesto
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I'm not a huge fan of sausage, but this recipe was still really good. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I would use a different type of sausage.


Bright Maliga
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. Overall, it's a good recipe but it needs a little bit of tweaking.


uros novakovic
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I used Italian sausage and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Akiya Lindsey
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the ingredients are affordable. I like to add a little bit of extra cheese on top before baking.


Daniel Effi
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This is a great recipe! I made it last night and my family loved it. The sausage and peppers add a lot of flavor, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.