Penne Sausage Bake Recipe

Penne Sausage Bake Recipe
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100% would make again

"This hearty pasta dish was inspired by the delicious sausage rolls served at our favorite Italian restaurant," relates Vicky Benscoter of Birmingham, Alabama. "I serve if frequently for supper since it's easy to prepare and my husband thinks it's great!"

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  • 9 Servings
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) uncooked penne pasta
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
  • 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
  • 3 cups fat-free meatless spaghetti sauce
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • In a large skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil for 6-7 minutes. Add sausage; cook and stir until sausage is no longer pink. Drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce and pasta.
  • Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 276 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 40 mg cholesterol, 948 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Penne Sausage Bake published in Light & Tasty December/January 2002, p45

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Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by sbuffman

I wasn't able to find the Italian Turkey sausages so just used sweet italian sausage. It added a bit more fat, but it was a great dish and so easy to make.

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