Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake: A Comforting Family Favorite
Enjoy this Cheesy Sausage & Pepper Pasta Bake, a comforting family favorite that combines rich flavors and easy preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 12 ounces pasta
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add chopped bell pepper and onion to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the sausage mixture, cooked pasta, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey sausage for a lighter option.
- Great for leftovers, just reheat in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg