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Baked Penne with Italian Sausage

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz dried penne
  • 1 lb Italian pork sausage casings removed
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 32 oz marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella divided
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for dish

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Oil a 9x13-inch dish. Cook penne 2 minutes less than package directions; drain.
  2. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat 8–10 minutes, breaking up the meat, until 160°F. Drain excess fat. Add garlic and oregano for 30 seconds, then marinara and water. Simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Combine pasta, sausage sauce and 1 cup mozzarella. Spread in dish, then add remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Cover and bake 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes, until 165°F in center. Rest 10 minutes.

Notes

Equipment: 9x13-inch baking dish, large skillet, large mixing bowl, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: 1/6 of the recipe.
Refrigerate leftovers in shallow containers within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F); use within 3–4 days. Reheat the center to 165°F.