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Penne & Sausage Casseroles

Name: Penne & Sausage Casseroles
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 2 casseroles (8 servings each).
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds uncooked penne pasta; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1-1/2 cups dry red wine or beef broth, divided; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 cup beef broth; 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 4 cups shredded fontina cheese; Minced fresh parsley, optional

16 reviews

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Total Time

Prep: 50 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

2 casseroles (8 servings each)

Updated: May. 03, 2022

Cheese, sausage and mushrooms make this casserole a consistent hit. It comes together quickly and feeds a crowd, too. —John Venturino, Concord, California

Penne & Sausage Casseroles Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds uncooked penne pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1-1/2 cups dry red wine or beef broth, divided
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 cups shredded fontina cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside.

In the same Dutch oven, saute mushrooms and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic and oregano; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in 1 cup wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, sausage and remaining wine. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Drain pasta. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Divide half of the pasta between the dishes; layer each with 2-1/2 cups sauce and 1 cup each of the cheeses. Repeat layers.
Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Can you freeze Penne & Sausage Casseroles?

Cover and freeze unbaked casseroles for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake according to directions. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 460 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 756mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.

Penne & Sausage Casseroles

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