Ingredients
- 1 pound mostaccioli pasta or penne
- 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 marinara sauce 24 ounce jar
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked.
- Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, if using. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and cooked pasta until evenly coated.
- Spread half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Add the remaining pasta mixture and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 24gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 852mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 227mgIron: 2mg
Notes
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