Baked Penne with Italian Sausage

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This baked penne pasta recipe makes a hearty, filling meal that's full of flavor!

Submitted by SADIEQQ
Updated on March 20, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 (12 ounce) package dry penne pasta

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • ½ cup white wine

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.

  3. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Add sausage and onion; cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Pour wine into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.

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  4. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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  5. Toss with cooked penne, and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella.

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  6. Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

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  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

664 Calories
34g Fat
59g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 664
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1714mg 75%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 22%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 31g 62%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 357mg 27%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 905mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.