Baked Penne with Sausage
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
879 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Baked Penne with Sausage
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This Baked Penne with Sausage is done in 30 minutes or less! Easy and ideal for busy weeknights. The savory, sweet, and tangy goodness of this dish makes it a family favorite. Watch them go back for seconds or thirds!
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs Italian sausage cooked links, sliced, sweet
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper seeded, sliced
- 24 oz tomato pasta sauce your favorite brand or homemade
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 10 oz penne pasta cooked a bit under al dente and drained (not rinsed)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F, with rack on upper middle position.
- In a large heavy pot, cook sausage and onions over medium high heat. Stir and cook about 5 minutes, or just until browned and cooked through.
- Add sliced peppers, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in red pasta sauce and garlic powder. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir in cooked penne and coat well with sauce. Transfer to desired baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese over the top.
- Bake uncovered, about 5-10 minutes, or just until cheese is melted.
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- Feel free to use spicy Italian sausage links, or ground sausage. If using ground sausage, brown it in a skillet before adding to recipe.
- Prep your ingredients ahead of time, so they're ready to go when you need them. This makes the cooking process much smoother.
- Feel free to use more or less cheese, as desired. It's completely up to you!
- This recipe is part of our 30-Minute Meals Collection.
- We love serving this baked pasta with Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls to mop up any extra sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
879kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
55g
(85%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
1251mg
(52%)
Potassium
752mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1042IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
67mg
(74%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 879 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 879kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 55g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1251mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 752mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1042IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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