Pesto Sausage Pasta Bake
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
632 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Pesto Sausage Pasta Bake
Description
Pesto Sausage Pasta Bake brings together cooked tube-shaped pasta with a mixture of smoked sausage, cheeses, and pesto to create a flavorful baked casserole. The inclusion of heavy cream enriches the sauce, lending a smooth texture that melds the ingredients. Cherry tomatoes and cut onion add freshness and slight sweetness, complementing the savory components.
The recipe involves mixing the sausage, cheese, pesto, cream, tomatoes, and onion, then layering this over pasta in a baking dish. Baking at 350°F for 20 minutes melds the flavors and warms the dish through, with a resting period before serving to allow it to set slightly.
This pasta bake serves well as a comforting dinner and can be adapted by substituting the meat or adding extra vegetables to suit preferences or dietary needs.
The notes suggest alternatives like using cooked chicken or shrimp instead of sausage, or incorporating additional vegetables to transform it into a vegetarian version, offering flexibility according to available ingredients or taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta cooked according to package directions for "al dente" and drained, tubed type
- 6 smoked sausage sliced (about 2 1/2 cups, links
- 2 cups Italian cheese blend , shredded
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 1 medium white onion , cut into eighths
- cooking spray
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.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
Notes
- You can substitute the smoked sausage with cooked chicken or shrimp to change the protein source.
- Adding extra vegetables can make this dish vegetarian-friendly and increase its nutritional value.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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