Creamy Spinach Sausage Pasta
By
Jolayne Cooper
@jwcooper
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I was looking for something quick to make and that I could make ahead of time. I saw the picture and read the recipe and I was hooked. I got this recipe from a "Best of Taste of Home" cookbook. We all liked it and I had one guest ask for the recipe. Hope you enjoy!
Ingredients
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3 cuncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
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1 lbbulk italian sausage
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1 cfinely chopped onion
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1 can(s)(14 1/2 ounces) italian diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 pkg(10 ounces) frozen creamed spinach, thawed
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8 ozcream cheese, softened
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2 c(8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
How to Make Creamy Spinach Sausage Pasta
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, cream cheese and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Transfer to a greased 11 x 7 inch baking dish.
- Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
- NOTE: For time-saving convenience, you can assemble it the night before, then bake it the next day.
