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Baked Italian Pasta
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ready in:
1-2 hrs
1-2 hrs
3 reviews
ingredients
1 package (16 ounce size) penne or ziti
2 jars (26 ounce size) spaghetti sauce
12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
grated Parmesan cheese
5 hot Italian sausages
2 onions
2 green bell peppers
2 medium fresh tomatoes (optional)
crushed red pepper (optional)
fresh basil (optional)
directions
Cook the penne for approximately 9-11 minutes in boiling water (almost fully cooked but not quite).
At the same time cook the Italian sausage until it also almost fully cooked, then slice into small circles. Chop vegetables to desired size (leave somewhat chunky).
Drain penne and place a one noodle deep layer of penne on the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch casserole dish. Cover with half the sausage, vegetables, cheese, and sauce.
Evenly layer the rest of the penne on top of the bottom layer. Place the rest of the vegetables, sausage, sauce and cheese (put the cheese on top) on top of the second layer of noodles. Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil (optional).
Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 35-55 minutes (depending on how well cooked/soft you like the vegetables). Enjoy with a good Chianti or other red wine.
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nutrition data
816 calories, 42 grams fat, 79 grams carbohydrates, 31 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
September 16, 2007
This was a great dish that allowed me to substitute a few things and still came out delicious! Everyone loved it and it was very easy to follow the directions. Thanks!
December 28, 2006
I agree, this recipe is very forgiving! Everyone loved it and I will make it again. I did cook the veggies with the sausage though as I like them soft.
July 19, 2005
Great recipe! Easy to prepare, good flavor. We added sliced fresh mushrooms and some garlic. This recipe is very flexible and forgiving. You could easily omit the sausage and add extra veggies for a vegetarian version.