baked italian penne

Name: BAKED ITALIAN PENNE
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) penne rigate; 1 pound(s) ground italian sausage, mild; 2 cup(s) onion, diced; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper; 1-1/2 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning; 2 can(s) (14.5 oz.ea.) crushed tomatoes; 3 cup(s) fresh spinach, roughly chopped; 8 ounce(s) mozzarella cheese, cubed; 1 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese, divided

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Aug 19, 2015

I found this recipe on the back of a penne rigate box. Sometimes those are the very best recipes. Photo: Hodgsonmill.com 08-19-15

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces penne rigate
1 pound ground italian sausage, mild
2 cups onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1-1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 cans (14.5 oz.ea.) crushed tomatoes
3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

How To Make baked italian penne

Step 1

Boil salted water in a large pot. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente, 11-13 minutes; drain.

Step 2

While pasta is cooking, heat large skillet over medium -high heat. Add sausage, onion and garlic. Saute sausage, while breaking it up with back of spoon, until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Step 3

Add salt and pepper, Italian seasoning and tomatoes to the skillet. Simmer, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
Step 4

Combine sausage mixture with pasta, spinach, mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
Step 5

Pour into a 9x13" glass baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese on top.
Step 6

Bake in a preheated 425º oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling. Refrigerate any leftovers.
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