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    Baked Penne with Sausage & Ricotta
    Prep: 20-25 min Cook: 30-40 min Servings: 10
    by Denise Sherin
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    This bakes up like lasagna or baked ziti. It's simple to make and everyone loves it. It's great for a dinner or potluck. My sister-in-law frequently asks me to bring this to her parties and it's always a big hit!

    Ingredients

    • 16 oz box Penne, prepared according to package
    • 1 lb Italian Sweet Sausage cooked, sliced into 1/2 moons.
    • 1 - 28 oz jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce (or homemade)
    • 1 - 24 oz can of Four cheese pasta sauce
    • 1 - 32 oz ricotta cheese
    • 1 - 8 oz Mozzarella cheese, grated (1/2 cup reserved)
    • 1 - 8 oz Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup reserved)
    • 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 lg onion, diced
    • 1/4 to 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
    • salt, pepper, dry oregano and garlic powder to taste

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven 350
    2. Cook pasta according to the package. Meanwhile cook the sausage in a lg pot.
    3. When sausage is close to done add the onions and green pepper, cook till tender then add minced garlic, cook 2 mins longer.
    4. Add the 2 sauces into the pot add your dry seasonings (salt,pepper, oregano, garlic powder to taste) simmer gently for 5 mins. Add fresh basil and turn off heat.
    5. In a lg baking dish add ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan mix well season with salt & pepper to taste
    6. Pour hot drained pasta into the cheese and stir till well mixed. Then add the sausage sauce (reserving 1-2 cups for the top). Stir sauce into pasta cheese mixture. Top with remaining sauce.
    7. Bake covered for 20-30 mins till bubbling. Top with remaining cheese and bake for another 10 mins till cheese is melted.

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    Comments

    • Smokinhotchef
      Smokinhotchef
      Sounds delish! I love the combination of ricotta and sausage. Thanks for sharing.
      • judee
        judee
        pasta dishes like this are usually a party pleaser.
        • Denise Sherin
          Denise Sherin
          yes it's always a hit! And depending on the menu I sometimes make it without the sausage for a meatless option.

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