Description
A simple, hearty baked pasta dish with sausage, tomato sauce, and cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan, add onion and garlic, and sauté until soft.
- Add sausage, breaking it into small pieces, and cook until browned.
- Mix in marinara sauce, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sausage mixture in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage for extra heat.
- Add bell peppers or mushrooms for more vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: baked sausage pasta, easy pasta recipe, Italian dinner