Pasta of all varieties is a favorite at our house. With four boys, so is smoked sausage. So when I saw this recipe for Penne Pasta with Smoked Sausage over at Mel’s Kitchen Cafe, I thought it would be a winner. I was right. Everyone in the family loved it!
My family isn’t fond of cooked spinach, so I lowered the amount to just two cups. They were totally fine with that, and ate it right up.This recipe makes a lot, so we even had leftovers for lunch the next day. Score!
My family isn’t fond of cooked spinach, so I lowered the amount to just two cups. They were totally fine with that, and ate it right up.This recipe makes a lot, so we even had leftovers for lunch the next day. Score!
Penne Pasta with Smoked Sausage
Yield: 8 servings
Penne Pasta with Smoked Sausage
Packed with flavor, this smoked sausage penne casserole is cheesy, hearty, and simply delicious!
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Total Time
55 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 ounces smoked sausage
- 1 pound penne or rigatoni pasta
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 cup cream
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (cut in small cubes)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cut sausage in half lengthwise, then cut in slices.
- Cook pasta in salted water till al dente. Add spinach right at the end so it will wilt. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion in oil over medium heat till onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in tomatoes, oregano and basil; simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Add cream, cubed mozzarella, pasta, and spinach. Heat through.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9x13" pan. Top with parmesan and grated mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until edges are bubbly and cheese is lightly browned.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 470Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 763mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 4gSugar: 6gProtein: 20g
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This looks like something every one in my family would enjoy…that is a huge accomplishment. Thanks for sharing!