Garlic Sausage Penne Bake
Indulge in comfort food at its finest with this Garlic Sausage Penne Bake, a hearty and flavorful pasta dish perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Packed with tender penne pasta, savory garlic-infused sausage, and a rich, creamy tomato sauce, this baked pasta recipe is topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese for a golden, bubbly finish. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, onion, and a medley of Italian herbs, every bite is bursting with robust flavors. Ready in under an hour, this oven-baked casserole is an easy crowd-pleaser, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness. Perfect for feeding a family or prepping ahead, the Garlic Sausage Penne Bake is sure to become a new dinner favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 350 grams penne pasta
- 300 grams garlic sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion
- 400 grams crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 200 grams mozzarella cheese
- 50 grams parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Slice the garlic sausage into bite-sized pieces and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the onion. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic and onion until softened and aromatic, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Pour in the heavy cream and mix until the sauce is creamy and well combined. Add the cooked sausage back into the skillet and stir.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta and the sausage sauce. Mix thoroughly to coat every piece of pasta.
Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish. Spread it evenly.
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3793 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.8 g | 268% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.8 g | 439% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 504 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 6884 mg | 299% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.7 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 157.1 g | 314% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2054 mg | 158% | |
| Iron | 21.9 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 3226 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
