SAUSAGE BAKED PENNE

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Bring Italian flavors to your family's dinner table tonight. Italian pork sausage and penne pasta star in this cheesy dish.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box (16 oz) penne pasta
1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups tomato pasta sauce
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/4-inch slices
Small fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Drain.
  • In large bowl, stir together sausage, ricotta cheese, garlic, dried basil, pepper flakes, salt, pepper and 2 cups of the pasta sauce. Add cooked pasta; toss gently. Spoon mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining 2 cups pasta sauce. Arrange mozzarella cheese slices over sauce.
  • Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 990 mg

Ash Edwards
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5 stars!


Ronish Basnet
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Okoth Fred
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Soda
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great!


FUNNY MAMES
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The penne was overcooked and the sausage was dry.


Nicholas Wasta
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This dish was a bit too bland for my taste.


Erika Gamez
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I added some diced tomatoes to this dish and it was even better!


Oonyu Danniel Bosco
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This was a great recipe! I used ground turkey instead of sausage and it was still delicious.


Nazia Asif
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sausage and cheese are a perfect combination, and the penne cooks up perfectly every time.


Tash Cole
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I used Italian sausage and added some extra vegetables, like diced peppers and onions. It was a hit with my family and friends.