Description
Sausage pasta bake is a hearty and satisfying comfort dish that layers perfectly cooked pasta, savory sausage, and gooey cheese, all baked to bubbly perfection. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with family and friends, bringing warmth and joy with every bite. The enticing aroma will fill your kitchen, making it the star of your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 24 oz tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ? cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking it into pieces. Add diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Combine cooked pasta, sausage mixture, and tomato sauce in a bowl. Stir in half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer to the baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg