Italian Style Sausage Pasta Bake (Print Version)
Sausage, tender pasta, and creamy cheese come together for a bold and comforting Italian-inspired bake.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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12 oz of pasta (penne, ziti, rigatoni, or elicoidali)
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4 sausages (pork and beef), sliced
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1 cup of tomato passata
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1/2 cup of heavy cream
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1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
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1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 cup of diced bacon (optional)
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves of garlic, minced
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1 tsp of fennel seeds
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the bacon (if using) until crispy. Remove and set aside. Add the sausage slices to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant. Stir in the tomato passata, heavy cream, fennel seeds, and season with salt and pepper. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes.
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In a large baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, sausages, bacon, and sauce. Mix thoroughly.
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Top evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.