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Hearty Cheesy Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake

This Hearty Cheesy Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for busy weeknight dinners. Packed with flavor, you won't be able to resist this delicious pasta dish!
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
483
CALORIES
$2.85
PER SERVING
Hearty Cheesy Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake
Directions
10 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook rigatoni according to package instructions until al dente.
3
Drain the pasta, toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and set aside.
4
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned.
5
Add minced shallots and diced roasted red bell peppers to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
6
Stir in marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
7
Combine the cooked pasta and the sauce mixture in a large casserole dish.
8
Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and starts to brown.
10
Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Health Info
Macros
58g
CARBS
16g
FAT
27g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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