By Brittanie Peterson
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta until al dente, following the package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add 2 cups of marinara sauce to the skillet with the cooked sausage. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through, then remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne, sausage-marinara mixture, 1 cup of ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
While the ziti is baking, toss the mixed greens with vinaigrette in a separate bowl.
Once the ziti is done baking, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with the dressed mixed greens on the side.
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This Italian Pasta Baked dishes recipe is ready in 45 minutes and features penne pasta, turkey Italian sausage (casings removed), marinara sauce and other delicious ingredients. Contains 650 calories total.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta until al dente, following the package instructions (usually about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add 2 cups of marinara sauce to the skillet with the cooked sausage. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through, then remove from heat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked penne, sausage-marinara mixture, 1 cup of ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, chopped basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown on top.
While the ziti is baking, toss the mixed greens with vinaigrette in a separate bowl.
Once the ziti is done baking, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with the dressed mixed greens on the side.
Calories per Serving: 650
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