Ingredients for Baked Penne With Italian Sausage
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- Olive Oil
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
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How to Make Baked Penne With Italian Sausage
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of penne pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown 1 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings) over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Drain off excess grease from the skillet.
- Pour in 1/2 cup dry red wine and cook for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can of tomato sauce, and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a 9x13 inch baking dish, combine the cooked pasta and the sausage sauce.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
72 g
Sugar
35g
Fat
62g
Carbs
21g
