Italian Baked Penne

"This is one of my moms version of baked penne. I have changed it some just to add a veggie after tasting one very similar at my local store. Now its a staple in the dish at my house. She also has started to add in some spinach."
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Prepare pasta as directed on package until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and return to the pan.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat large skillet, add sausage, onion, and garlic. Saute' until sausage is cooked through. Drain off any grease. Add mushrooms and saute' 3 minutes. Add pepper, italian seasoning and tomatoes to pan. Simmer, stirring occassionally, about 8 minutes.
  • Combine sausage mixture to pasta, spinach, mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese.
  • Pour into 13x9 glass baking dish. Top casserole with remaining 2/3 cup parmesan cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.

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Reviews

  1. We had this tonight. Everyone called it a keeper and I will definitely make it again. Maybe cover with foil next time so the pasta doesn't get "crunchy" on top.
     
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