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Close-up of baked penne pasta with sausage on a light wooden surface, highlighting the textures and colors.

Easy Baked Penne with Sausage

A hearty and cheesy baked penne dish with flavorful Italian sausage, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauces
  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
  • 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • optional Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
  2. Cook sausage until browned, then stir in marinara and Italian seasoning.
  3. Mix cooked pasta, sausage sauce, and ricotta in a bowl. Transfer to a greased baking dish.
  4. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove foil, bake 10 more minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with basil if desired.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute sausage with sautéed vegetables.