Baked Penne with Italian Sausage Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound mild Italian sausage
• 1 cup chopped onion
• cup white wine
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
2. Step 2: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and onion, cooking until the sausage is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain any excess fat.
4. Step 4: Pour in the white wine and bring the mixture to a boil. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5. Step 5: Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
6. Step 6: Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly on top of the pasta mixture.
8. Step 8: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Step 9: Remove from the oven, let cool for a few minutes, and serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Consult your doctor or dietitian before making this recipe if you have specific dietary restrictions.