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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[email protected]This pasta bake was a total disaster. The pasta was overcooked and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Mejabin Adam
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pasta bake turned out really bland. I think I might have forgotten to add the spices.
Bryleigh Breeden
[email protected]This pasta bake is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter night.
Anil Baral
[email protected]I added some extra vegetables to this pasta bake and it was even better. I think it's a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
Hanzla Rauf
[email protected]This pasta bake is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great meal for a busy weeknight.
Shanzy jutt
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pasta bakes, but this one was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Finley Cole
[email protected]This is my new favorite pasta bake recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Mr.Stylish Naiem
[email protected]This pasta bake was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the pasta was cooked to perfection.
Ally wasfound
[email protected]I would not recommend this pasta bake to anyone.
Ashley Murphy
[email protected]This pasta bake was a disaster. The pasta was overcooked and the sauce was too watery.
Hisham Dalal
[email protected]I found this pasta bake to be a bit too bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Lal Das
[email protected]I thought this pasta bake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Ella Jonas
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy pasta bake. I will definitely be making it again.
Tanjila Mir
[email protected]I've made this pasta bake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta.
ZENIYA HAQUE
[email protected]This pasta bake was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was quick and easy to make, and my kids loved it.
Nubaid Jaman
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and tasted great. I added some extra vegetables to it and it was even better.
Zach Smith
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pasta bakes, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Bella Zazaa
[email protected]This pasta bake was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so flavorful. The zesty Italian seasoning gave it a nice kick.