Dump-and-Bake Italian Sausage Pasta
A hearty, flavorful one-pot Italian dish that practically cooks itself, perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Italian sausage, sliced
- 12 oz penne
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a large baking dish by lightly greasing it with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Dump in the sliced Italian sausage, arranging it evenly at the bottom of the baking dish.
- Add the uncooked penne pasta over the sausage.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the pasta and sausage, ensuring even coverage.
- Add the chicken broth over the top.
- Season with Italian seasoning, mixing if desired.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Add fresh basil or parsley for garnish. Pair with a green salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian sausage, pasta, one-pot meal, comfort food, easy recipe