Description
A delicious and comforting baked penne dish featuring sausage and spinach, perfect for a spring dinner.
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sausage and spinach mixture, ricotta cheese, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg