Pesto Sausage Pasta Bake

Name: Pesto Sausage Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound tubed pasta; 6 smoked sausage links; 2 cups Italian cheese blend; 1 cup pesto sauce; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 1 medium white onion; cooking spray

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
8
Calories
632 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

Pesto Sausage Pasta Bake

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Pesto Pasta Bake is the perfect easy pasta dish for busy weeknights. Creamy pesto sauce, pasta, smoked sausage and Italian cheese make this the perfect meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound tubed pasta cooked according to package directions for "al dente" and drained
6 smoked sausage links , sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)*
2 cups Italian cheese blend , shredded
1 cup pesto sauce
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
1 medium white onion , cut into eighths
cooking spray

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and boat a 9x13 baking dish (or larger) with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the sausage, cheese, pesto, cream, tomatoes and onion.
Add the cooked pasta to the casserole dish and evenly top it with the sausage mixture..
Bake the casserole uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove and allow it to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes

You can substitute other types of meat for cooked chicken or shrimp, or add extra vegetables to make it a vegetarian dish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 632kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 775mg (32%) Potassium 335mg (10%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1026IU (21%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 138mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 632 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	632kcal	32%
Carbohydrates	50g	17%
Protein	23g	46%
Fat	38g	58%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	60mg	20%
Sodium	775mg	32%
Potassium	335mg	7%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	1026IU	21%
Vitamin C	10mg	11%
Calcium	138mg	14%
Iron	2mg	11%