Cheesy Chicken Sausage Pasta Bake
This baked pasta dish is a delicious medley of flavors and textures. Tender pasta is mixed with a savory blend of sweet Italian chicken sausage, aromatic onions and garlic, all simmered together in a creamy tomato sauce. Topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese, this comforting dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or special gathering.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta
- 1 lb sweet italian chicken sausage
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into bite sized pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta, and set it aside.
- Remove the casings from the sausage. In a large skillet, combine the sausage, onion, and herbs over medium heat until browned, for about 10 minutes until the meat is golden brown. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds before adding the crushed tomatoes and heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Combine cooked pasta and sausage mixture, and the shredded mozzarella and stir to combine. Place the pasta mixture in a large casserole dish. Top with the fresh mozzarella and bake for 30 minutes until bubbly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 767 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 69 g
- Protein Content: 32 g
- Fat Content: 41 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 18 g
- Cholesterol Content: 109 mg
- Sodium Content: 934 mg
- Fiber Content: 5 g
- Sugar Content: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 19 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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