Baked Cheesy Sausage Penne
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
586 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Baked Cheesy Sausage Penne
Description
The recipe begins by sautéing sliced Italian sausage until cooked through, then combining it with cooked penne noodles and drained roasted red bell peppers. A cheese sauce forms by melting butter, stirring in flour to make a roux, then gradually whisking in milk, along with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and three-quarters of the Parmesan cheese. This sauce is poured over the pasta mixture and stirred to coat thoroughly.
The full mixture is transferred to a casserole dish, topped with the remaining Parmesan cheese, and baked in a moderate oven to melt and bubble the cheese topping. The cooking produces a creamy, flavorful casserole with sausage providing savory and slightly spicy notes, and roasted peppers adding a mild sweetness and softness.
This baked penne dish is served hot and works well as a comforting main course. The combination of textures includes tender pasta, juicy sausage slices, and a silky cheese sauce with a slight crispness on top from baking.
You can substitute ground Italian sausage by browning it beforehand, which works well in place of sliced sausage without altering the recipe steps.
Ingredients
- 3 cups penne noodles cooked
- 1 ½ pounds Italian sausage sliced
- 1 ounce can red bell pepper drained, (may sub sundried tomatoes, roasted
- ⅓ cup butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 ½ cups milk (I used fat free half and half)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ¼ cups Parmesan Cheese divided, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute sausage in a large pan or skillet for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Add to a large bowl along with cooked penne noodles, and roasted red peppers.
- Add butter to pan and stir until melted. Add flour and stir again til mixture clumps together. Gradually whisk in milk. Add garlic powder, salt and pepper, and 3/4 cup parmesan cheese and stir until cheese is melted and incorporated.
- Add sauce to bowl with sausage, peppers, and noodles and stir to combine. Transfer mixture to a casserole dish. Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese over the top and bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
Notes
- Ground Italian sausage can be used instead of sliced sausage; brown it before mixing with pasta.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 586 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 586kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 276IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 296mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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