PENNE PASTA BAKE
By
Ellen Bales
@Starwriter
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This is originally from Kraft Foods but I have modified it to suit my personal taste and make it even more Italian--yum!
Photo: andreasrecipes.com
Photo: andreasrecipes.com
Ingredients
- 1 lb
- italian sausage, hot
- 1/2 c
- onion, chopped
- 1/2 c
- green pepper, chopped
- 2 clove
- garlic, minced
- 1 jar(s)
- (24 oz.) traditional spaghetti sauce
- 1 pkg
- (10 oz.) philadelphis italian cheese and herb cooking creme, divided
- 1 c
- shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 c
- grated parmesan cheese
- 3 c
- penne pasta, cooked
How to Make PENNE PASTA BAKE
- 1In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage with the onion, pepper, and garlic. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup of the cooking creme and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
- 2Spoon mixture into a 2-qt casserole dish and top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
- 3Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 20 minutes or until heated through, uncovering after 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve while hot.
