Sausage Pasta Bake
Make weeknight dinners easy with this hearty Sausage Pasta Bake. Packed with savory sausage, tender pasta, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese, it's a comforting family favorite ready in under an hour.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 569kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dry pasta penne or rigatoni work well
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions until just al dente; drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sausage and onion, cooking until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the marinara sauce, and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta, stirring well to coat with the sausage sauce, then transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Layer the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1412mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 2mg | Net Carbohydrates: 7g