Smoked Sausage Pasta Bake
Packed with flavor, this smoked sausage pasta casserole is cheesy, hearty, and simply delicious!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces smoked sausage
- 1 pound penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ cup cream
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese cut in small cubes
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese grated
Instructions
- Cut sausage in half lengthwise, then cut in slices.
- Cook pasta in salted water till al dente. Add spinach right at the end so it will wilt. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion in oil over medium heat till onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in tomatoes, oregano and basil; simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Add cream, cubed mozzarella, pasta, and spinach. Heat through.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9x13" pan. Top with parmesan and grated mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until edges are bubbly and cheese is lightly browned.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 22gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 749mgPotassium: 567mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1314IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 246mgIron: 3mg
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