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Baked Pasta With Sausage Tomatoes And Cheese Recipe

This irresistible Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese recipe, inspired by Cooking Light magazine, is a comforting classic elevated to new heights! Enjoy juicy Italian sausage (or lean turkey sausage for a lighter twist!), sweet tomatoes, and melty cheese in a perfectly baked pasta masterpiece. Spice it up with a pinch of red pepper flakes, or keep it mild – it's entirely up to you! Garnish with fresh basil for an extra burst of flavor. Serve with a side salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 434.2 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Pasta With Sausage Tomatoes And Cheese

  • 1 pound Ziti Pasta
  • 1 pound Italian Turkey Sausage (link)
  • 1/2 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped Fresh Basil
  • Cooking Spray
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 4 ounces Fresh Parmesan Cheese, shredded
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans Crushed Tomatoes

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How to Make Baked Pasta With Sausage Tomatoes And Cheese

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook 1 pound pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and set aside.
  3. Remove casings from 1 pound Italian sausage (or substitute 1 pound sweet turkey Italian sausage).
  4. In a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage, 1/2 medium onion (chopped), and 2 cloves garlic (minced) over medium heat until sausage is browned and crumbled, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in cooked pasta and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
  8. Coat a 4-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  9. Place half of the pasta mixture in the prepared casserole dish.
  10. Top with half of 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (shredded) and half of 4 ounces Parmesan cheese (shredded).
  11. Repeat layers with remaining pasta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  12. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

30g

Carbs

18g

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