Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake
Whether you're making a kid friendly family dinner or preparing a big meal to delivery to another family, this Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake is sure to please!
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage
- 1 medium red onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 46 ounces pasta sauce
- 8 ounces shredded italian cheese blend
Instructions
- Cook 16 ounces whole wheat penne pasta according to instructions. Reserve 1 cup of the cooking water prior to draining pasta.
- While pasta is cooking, cook 12 ounces spicy Italian sausage and 1 medium red onion over medium high heat in large skillet until sausage turns crumbly and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add 2 cloves garlic, stir, and allow to cook for a couple more minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup red wine to sausage and scrape bottom of skillet to remove any pieces that stuck to pan. Add 46 ounces pasta sauce and allow mixture to simmer over low heat until pasta is ready.
- Combine cooked pasta and sauce in casserole dish. Add enough of the reserved pasta water to make the pasta barely moist. Top with 8 ounces shredded italian cheese blend, cover, and heat in preheated 400°F oven until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 486kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 1220mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg
