Description
This delicious penne pasta casserole is a comforting dish perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
- 1 (32-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 8 ounces (about 2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the raw penne, marinara sauce, and sliced sausage until well combined.
- Pour the pasta mixture into a 9×13-inch casserole dish and top with the mozzarella cheese in an even layer.
- Bake until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese has turned golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Reheat in a 350°F oven until heated through, or reheat individual servings in the microwave.
Notes
- Make sure to stir the pasta mixture well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg