Ingredients for Mostaccioli Baked Pasta With Creamy Sauce Italian Sausag
- Penne Pasta
- Butter
- Garlic
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
- Mild Italian Sausage
- Red Bell Peppers
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- Roma Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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How to Make Mostaccioli Baked Pasta With Creamy Sauce Italian Sausag
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook mostaccioli pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside; do not rinse.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in 2 cups Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- In a separate skillet, brown Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add sliced bell peppers to the sausage and cook until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in another skillet and sauté mushrooms until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a food processor, combine crushed tomatoes, chopped basil, minced garlic, and olive oil. Pulse until coarsely blended. Add more basil, garlic, and olive oil to taste.
- Add the sausage and pepper mixture, sautéed mushrooms, and tomato mixture to the cream sauce. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer for a few minutes.
- Divide the cooked mostaccioli evenly between two greased 9x13 inch baking dishes.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta and mix well to coat.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese over the top of each dish.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
199 g
Sugar
102g
Fat
1336g
Carbs
146g
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