Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Italian Sausage Penne Casserole, a hearty dish that brings together rich mozzarella cheese, savory hot Italian sausage, and perfectly cooked penne pasta. This easy-to-make casserole is not just a meal; it’s an experience that will please everyone at your table. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a delicious dinner that’s perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights. Each bite promises gooey cheese combined with robust flavors, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Penne pasta
- 2 lb Hot Italian Sausage (or sweet/mild)
- 24 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1½ tsp dried basil
- 1½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 3-quart casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the reserved grease until translucent.
- Add diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the sausage and simmer covered for 20–30 minutes.
- Cook the penne according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse.
- Combine the sausage mixture with the pasta, adding half of the mozzarella until melted.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in the casserole dish, top with some mozzarella, then add the remaining pasta mixture followed by more mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for approximately 30 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg