baked pasta with italian sausage.

Hello my dear friends, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our website, solsarin.com. Today I will be teaching you how to make a dish that is known as “baked pasta with italian sausage”.

The following is a recipe for baked pasta with italian sausage that you can try out.

baked pasta with italian sausage.

This Italian Sausage Pasta Bake is a favorite of many families around the country. It’s a super easy pasta bake
made with flavorful Italian sausage, your favorite marinara sauce, fresh herbs, and lots of melted cheese.

A delicious, chewy, cheesy and golden brown dish is
created by baking a wheel of cheese until it’s perfectly melted and golden brown. I also like how ricotta is
added to the center – it adds a fantastic flavor and texture contrast.

There is no need to make a big batch of this sausage pasta bake because it can be
made ahead and frozen too, so you can make a full batch and have dinner ready whenever it’s most convenient for you.

It is
made with flavorful Italian sausage, my favorite store-bought marinara (gotta keep it simple and easy!) , tons of herbs, and al dente penne pasta, all of which fits into a large 9×13 inch baking dish and tops it with three cheeses, including ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses.

There are several reasons why I like baked pasta with italian sausage so much:

I love the fact that this bake is full of creamy ricotta, mozzarella shredded and parmesan cheese, so if you’re a cheese lover, this is the recipe for you!

There is plenty of food to feed a crowd: This recipe makes an 8 to 10 person pasta bake, which measures 9 inches by 13 inches.

You can make it ahead and bake it the next day, or you can freeze it for up to three months, so it’s a great recipe for making ahead.

The following ingredients are used in this recipe:

Pasta: I prefer to use penne pasta, but other shapes like rigatoni, ziti, fusilli, or rotini can also be used.

Italian sausage: If necessary, remove the sausage from the casings.

Minced garlic: Contains aromatic properties.

For the pan, you will need olive oil.

Marinara sauce: You can use any marinara sauce that you like from the store.

Italian seasoning: This seasoning is used to enhance the taste of food.

Fresh basil: Provides a fresh flavor to the sauce by infusing it with basil leaves.

Add salt and pepper to your taste and mix well.

Ricotta: The ricotta cheese is added as a layer in the centre to give the dish a textural and flavor contrast, as well as a creaminess.

The top of the pasta should be topped with plenty of shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Here are some step-by-step instructions on how to do it:

Step 1: Cook the pasta.

It is recommended to preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Boil the pasta in a large pot with generously salted water until al dente. Drain and return the pasta to the pot.

You should not overcook the pasta, since it will continue to cook in the oven at a later date. Cook the pasta until it is al dente, which means that it is firm when you bite into it, but still tender to the bite.

Step 2: Make sausage and marinara sauce.

Using a large deep skillet over a medium heat, cook the Italian sausage for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Remove any excess oil from the pan, then push the sausage to the side and stir in the minced garlic while stirring for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

The marinara sauce, fresh basil, and Italian seasoning should all be added at this point.

Add the cooked sausage to the skillet, scraping the skillet bottom to release the brown bits, and season the sausage with salt and pepper to taste.

It is
recommended that you bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer, covered, for 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the flavors are incorporated.

Step 3: Mix the pasta and sauce.

Approximately 75% of the sausage and marinara sauce should be
transferred to the pot with the pasta (cooked and drained), and stirred together to combine.

Step 4: Assemble the pasta dish.

In a 9 by 13 inch baking pan, combine the pasta and sauce mixture.

On top of the pasta, place the ricotta, smoothing it over and pushing some of it down into the pasta.

The remaining sauce should be
drizzled on top of the dish.

Add mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly on top of the pizza.

Step 5: Bake.

You will need to cover the dish with foil and bake at 375 degrees F for 35-40 minutes, until the cheese melts. Remove the foil and broil on high for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Be careful while broiling though – the temperature can rise really quickly.

Tips for making ahead and freezing food:

As a matter of fact, I love the fact that this Italian sausage pasta bake can be
made ahead. You can either assemble the entire thing and bake it the next day, or assemble it and freeze it for at least three months.

In order to prepare ahead, you must cool the pasta, Italian sausage, and marinara sauce mixture completely before assembling it in the baking dish. Then, wrap tightly in aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. The following day, bake the dish the way instructed, adding an additional 5-6 minutes to the baking time or as needed.

It is
recommended that you let the pasta, sausage, marinara sauce mixture cool completely
before assembling it in a baking dish. Wrap securely in two or three layers of aluminum foil and freeze it for up to 3 months. To reheat it, let it thaw in the refrigerator for about 5-8 minutes and bake as directed, adding an extra 5-8 minutes to the cooking time.

The following are some suggestions for pairings and servings:

In addition to this delicious pasta bake, I also have a favorite side dish I like to pair with it, and that is homemade Cheesy Garlic Bread. I also like to serve it with a simple Italian chopped salad or a chopped Brussels sprouts salad as well.

Don’t miss out on these delicious Garlic Herb Dinner Rolls if you’re feeling adventurous in the kitchen!

Is there any other type of pasta that I can use?

If you want to use a short pasta, penne, ziti, rigatoni, rotini or fusilli will work perfectly. However, I recommend using dried pasta (and not fresh pasta) since you will need to bake it. Fresh pasta will turn mushy if baked for 35-40 minutes, as this recipe calls for.

What can I do to make this pasta bake vegetarian?

There is no doubt that it is delicious! Instead of Italian sausage, use cubed zucchini and eggplant. The only thing I would change in the step-by-step process would be to not saute the vegetables, but rather add them to the sauce after simmering them. That way, the vegetables will not become overcooked or mushy.

Is it possible for me to make it ahead of time?

You are correct! Let the pasta and sauce mixture cool completely. Then, assemble in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish as directed. Wrap tightly in aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. The next day, bake the dish as directed, adding an extra 5-6 minutes if needed.

Does it have the ability to be frozen?

Let the prepared pasta and sauce mixture cool completely before you assemble it in a baking dish. Wrap the dish securely in 2 or 3 layers of aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. It is very important that you allow the pasta to thaw in the fridge before baking, adding an extra 5-8 minutes to the baking time when reheating.

Here are some tips to help you succeed:

Ensure the pasta is
cooked until it is al dente: Al dente pasta is that which has a slight bite to it, but it still has a lot of moisture in it. It will continue to cook in the oven, so don’t overcook it.

It’s totally fine to use store-bought marinara sauce, but if you want to make the sauce from scratch, I recommend using this marinara recipe. It’s one of my favorites and it’s very easy to make.

If you are broiling the sausage pasta bake, keep a close eye on it! Broiling happens very quickly, so make sure that you keep an eye on it or it will burn. It usually takes 1-2 minutes to broil.

See recipe notes below for details on how to make this sausage pasta bake ahead of time and freeze it for future use.

Nutrition:

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 679kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1262mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 418mg | Iron: 3mg.

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