Garlic Sausage Penne Bake

Indulge in comfort food at its finest with this Garlic Sausage Penne Bake, a hearty and flavorful pasta dish perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Packed with tender penne pasta, savory garlic-infused sausage, and a rich, creamy tomato sauce, this baked pasta recipe is topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese for a golden, bubbly finish. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, onion, and a medley of Italian herbs, every bite is bursting with robust flavors. Ready in under an hour, this oven-baked casserole is an easy crowd-pleaser, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color and freshness. Perfect for feeding a family or prepping ahead, the Garlic Sausage Penne Bake is sure to become a new dinner favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 350 grams penne pasta
• 300 grams garlic sausage
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 medium onion
• 400 grams crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 120 milliliters heavy cream
• 200 grams mozzarella cheese
• 50 grams parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Slice the garlic sausage into bite-sized pieces and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until browned. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves and finely chop the onion. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic and onion until softened and aromatic, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Pour in the heavy cream and mix until the sauce is creamy and well combined. Add the cooked sausage back into the skillet and stir.

Step 8

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne pasta and the sausage sauce. Mix thoroughly to coat every piece of pasta.

Step 9

Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased baking dish. Spread it evenly.

Step 10

Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1656 grams (1656.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3793

Total Fat 208.80g	268%
Saturated Fat 87.80g	439%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 505mg	168%
Sodium 6884mg	299%
Total Carbohydrate 317.70g	116%
Dietary Fiber 22.30g	80%
Total Sugars 29.50g
Protein 157.10g	314%

Vitamin D 32IU	160%
Calcium 2054mg	158%
Iron 22mg	122%
Potassium 3226mg	69%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.7%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 33.6%