How To Make Sausage Ragu & Spinach Pasta Bake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
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Add the cooked sausage back into the skillet along with the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
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In a large baking dish, combine the cooked penne pasta and the sausage ragu sauce. Mix well to evenly distribute the sauce.
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Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese on top of the pasta.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 520kcal
- Total Fat : 27g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 73mg
- Sodium : 1020mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 42g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 29g
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