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4) Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces penne
  • 1 pound Italian sausage casing removed
  • 2 cups sliced bell peppers
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta until just tender. Drain it.
  2. Brown the sausage in a skillet. Break it into small pieces.
  3. Stir in the peppers, marinara, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Mix the sauce with the pasta. Spread it in a greased 9-by-13-inch dish.
  5. Sprinkle on the mozzarella. Cool, cover, and freeze.
  6. Thaw overnight. Bake covered at 375°F for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 10 minutes.