Chicken Sausage and Provolone Penne Bake

Very Healthy
Health score
59%
Chicken Sausage and Provolone Penne Bake
45 min.
8
664kcal

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Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of our Chicken Sausage and Provolone Penne Bake, a dish that effortlessly brings comfort food to your dining table! Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy lunch, this recipe strikes a balance between decadence and health, boasting a very respectable health score of 59. Within just 45 minutes, you can whip up a culinary masterpiece that serves eight, making it ideal for feeding a crowd.

This delightful bake features tender penne pasta complemented by sweet basil and pine nut chicken sausage, delivering an irresistible blend of flavors. Combined with a medley of vibrant vegetables, aromatic garlic, and the zest of balsamic vinegar, each bite is a celebration of taste. Topping it all off, a generous sprinkle of sharp provolone and fresh Parmesan cheese creates a golden, bubbly crust that is nothing short of heavenly!

Whether you're in search of a satisfying main course or a unique side dish, this Chicken Sausage and Provolone Penne Bake meets all the criteria for a delightful meal. You can serve it straight from the oven or let it cool for an effortless make-ahead option. Don't miss out on the delight of this comforting dish that's as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
  • 43.5 ounce tomatoes diced undrained canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper red crushed
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 1.5 cups onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon oregano dried
  • ounces parmesan fresh grated
  • pound penne pasta (tube-shaped uncooked
  • 12 ounce pinenuts sweet halved lengthwise (such as Gerhard's)
  • ounces provolone cheese shredded
  • 0.8 cup bell pepper red chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon tomato paste 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
  2. Preheat oven to 35
  3. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add onion, bell pepper, sausage, and garlic; saut 5 minutes or until sausage is browned.
  5. Add tomato paste and next 5 ingredients (through diced tomatoes); cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  6. Combine pasta and tomato mixture; spoon into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  7. Sprinkle with cheeses.
  8. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Calories664kcal
Protein13.81%
Fat51.58%
Carbs34.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.63
Glycemic Load
18.39
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
29.640869697799%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.12mg
Isorhamnetin
1.5mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
6.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:664.03kcal
33.2%
Fat:39.42g
60.65%
Saturated Fat:7.29g
45.54%
Carbohydrates:59.52g
19.84%
Net Carbohydrates:53.64g
19.51%
Sugar:9.32g
10.35%
Cholesterol:19.42mg
6.47%
Sodium:719.38mg
31.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.74g
47.49%
Manganese:4.47mg
223.3%
Selenium:41.92µg
59.89%
Phosphorus:565.44mg
56.54%
Copper:0.87mg
43.25%
Vitamin C:35.45mg
42.97%
Magnesium:170.16mg
42.54%
Vitamin E:5.74mg
38.28%
Calcium:353.29mg
35.33%
Zinc:4.72mg
31.46%
Vitamin K:30.55µg
29.1%
Iron:5.03mg
27.94%
Fiber:5.88g
23.51%
Potassium:803.57mg
22.96%
Vitamin B3:4.24mg
21.19%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.51%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.35%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.57%
Vitamin A:916.25IU
18.33%
Folate:51.96µg
12.99%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.81%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.28%
Source:My Recipes