Cheesy Sausage Penne Recipe

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This lasagna-like entree takes me back to my childhood. I got the recipe from a friend's mother, who fixed it for us when we were kids. I made a few changes to it, but it's still quick and delicious. —Dallas McCord Reno, Nevada

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Cheesy Sausage Penne Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound bulk Johnsonville® Ground Sausage
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
4 green onions, sliced
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream and onions.
In a greased shallow 3-qt. baking dish, layer half of the pasta and sausage mixture. Dollop with half the cream cheese mixture; sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 422 calories, 23 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 71 mg cholesterol, 667 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Sausage Penne in Quick Cooking March/April 2003, p31