Everyday Meals

Italian Sausage & Penne Bake

Description

A comforting and tasty family favourite.

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 350g penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced
  • 375g raw sausages Italian flavoured, chopped
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 140g tub Leggo’s Tomato Paste
  • 400g can diced tomatoes
  • Pinch sugar
  • 1½ cups grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water until al dente.

Step 2

Meanwhile heat oil in a large frying pan, add garlic and onion and cook for 2 minutes until onions are tender. Add sausage pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned. Add red wine and reduce by half.

Step 3

Stir in Leggo’s Tomato Paste, diced tomatoes, sugar and season to taste. Simmer uncovered on a low heat for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Drain pasta and return to hot pan, add sausage mixture tossing gently and spoon into a deep oven-proof dish. Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Tasty Tip!

Italian sausages flavoured with fennel are a lovely addition to this dish

 

Italian Sausage  Penne Bake
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