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Description
A hearty Italian sausage pasta bake with rich tomato sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and brown the sausage over medium heat.
- Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cooked pasta with the sausage sauce and transfer to a baking dish.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat.
- Substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian