5 from 10 votes
Sausage Pasta Bake
The Sausage Pasta Bake is a layered casserole dish featuring cooked pasta combined with smoked sausage, spaghetti sauce, Alfredo sauce, and mozzarella cheese. The blend of red and white sauces creates a creamy and tangy base that complements the savory sausage and tender pasta. Baked covered then uncovered briefly allows the cheese to melt and brown slightly, resulting in a comforting and hearty main course.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
12
people
Calories:
438 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438
% 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.