Sausage Pasta Bake
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12 people
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Calories
438 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Sausage Pasta Bake
Description
This Sausage Pasta Bake assembles with cooked pasta, browned smoked sausage, and a generous layering of both spaghetti and Alfredo sauces, delivering a balance between tomato freshness and creamy texture. Shredded mozzarella is added between layers to provide cheesy richness throughout the dish. Baking the casserole covered for most of the time keeps it moist and helps flavors meld, while uncovering it near the end allows the cheese topping to turn bubbly and lightly golden.
The finished pasta bake is filling and rich with savory sausage flavor, ideal as a satisfying meal. It pairs well with a side of steamed broccoli or a crisp green salad to add freshness and contrast. This dish suits family dinners or casual gatherings where ease of preparation matters.
The recipe notes mention that this casserole can be prepared ahead and frozen before baking, with freezing recommended up to two months. Cover tightly with foil when freezing. Baking involves covered then uncovered stages to control moisture and browning.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bow tie pasta penne, or rotini pasta
- 3 ½ cups spaghetti sauce homemade or canned
- 3 cups Alfredo sauce homemade or canned
- 12 ounces smoked sausage diced, cooked
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded and divided
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Heat the sliced sausage in a medium-sized saucepan until lightly browned on both sides.
- Spread ½ cup of spaghetti sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
- Layer half of the pasta, half of the sausage, 1 ½ cups of spaghetti sauce, 1 ½ cups of Alfredo sauce, and 1 ½ cups of cheese.
- Repeat with the rest of the ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove foil for last 5 minutes.
Notes
- To prepare ahead, assemble the casserole as directed but do not bake. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and freeze for up to two months.
- Serve the pasta bake with steamed broccoli or a fresh green salad to balance the meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 438kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1209mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 499IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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