Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese

Health score
30%
Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese
45 min.
8
442kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile dish that can be a side, lunch, main course, or main dish? Look no further than this Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese! This mouthwatering recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and perfect for serving a crowd. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a baking time of 25 minutes, you'll have a tasty meal on the table in no time.

This hearty pasta dish is loaded with savory ingredients, including ziti pasta, hot turkey Italian sausage, petite-diced tomatoes, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. The addition of garlic, onion, fresh basil, and a touch of tomato paste brings a depth of flavor that will have your taste buds dancing. The recipe calls for a generous amount of black pepper and salt to season the dish to perfection.

Whether you're feeding a family, hosting a casual get-together, or simply craving a satisfying meal, this Baked Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cheese is sure to hit the spot. Its rich, comforting flavors make it a fan favorite, and at 442 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free indulgence. So why wait? Grab your frying pan and oven, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup basil fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • cup onion chopped
  • ounces parmesan fresh grated
  • 29 ounce canned tomatoes undrained canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • pound turkey sausage italian hot
  • ounces mozzarella fresh shredded
  • tablespoon tomato paste 
  • pound soup noodles tube-shaped uncooked (short pasta)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  3. Drain the pasta, and set aside.
  4. Remove casings from sausage. Cook sausage, onion, and garlic in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
  5. Add the tomato paste, salt, pepper, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Combine cooked pasta, sausage mixture, and basil.
  7. Place half of the pasta mixture in a 4-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Top with half of mozzarella and half of Parmesan. Repeat layers.
  8. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories442kcal
Protein23.58%
Fat26.25%
Carbs50.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51
Glycemic Load
19.97
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
22.340869722159%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
4.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:442.17kcal
22.11%
Fat:12.98g
19.97%
Saturated Fat:6.33g
39.56%
Carbohydrates:55.81g
18.6%
Net Carbohydrates:51.05g
18.56%
Sugar:9.21g
10.24%
Cholesterol:50.89mg
16.96%
Sodium:1070.65mg
46.55%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.23g
52.46%
Selenium:54.96µg
78.51%
Iron:7.86mg
43.69%
Manganese:0.82mg
41.11%
Phosphorus:403.04mg
40.3%
Vitamin C:29.11mg
35.29%
Calcium:307.82mg
30.78%
Vitamin B6:0.51mg
25.45%
Vitamin B3:4.46mg
22.3%
Copper:0.44mg
22.25%
Zinc:3.16mg
21.04%
Magnesium:77.95mg
19.49%
Fiber:4.75g
19.02%
Potassium:620.82mg
17.74%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.66%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.71%
Vitamin A:619.56IU
12.39%
Vitamin B12:0.74µg
12.28%
Vitamin K:12.72µg
12.11%
Vitamin B5:1.1mg
11.02%
Vitamin E:1.51mg
10.06%
Folate:35.18µg
8.79%
Source:My Recipes