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Easy Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake for Family Dinner

A hearty and cheesy pasta bake that's perfect for family dinners, combining flavorful sausage, pasta, and melty cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz penne pasta
Meat
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
Sauce
  • 1 jar marinara sauce 24 oz jar
Cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Garnish
  • 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, add marinara and Italian seasoning, simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Mix cooked pasta, sausage mixture, ricotta, and half of mozzarella.
  4. Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
  5. Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with basil if desired.

Notes

You can add extra vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for more nutrition.