Dracula's Revenge (Baked Penne with Sausage and Garlic)

Health score
14%
Dracula's Revenge (Baked Penne with Sausage and Garlic)
45 min.
10
435kcal

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Welcome to our culinary adventure with a twist: Dracula's Revenge, a deliciously hearty baked penne dish that combines savory sausage and the rich flavor of roasted garlic. Perfect for gatherings, this recipe serves a crowd of 10, making it an ideal choice for family lunches or potlucks. With a meltingly gooey blend of Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses, each bite delivers a creamy indulgence that pairs beautifully with the seasoned turkey Italian sausage.

The secret to this dish lies in its robust flavor profile. Roasting the garlic turns its pungency into a sweet, caramelized delight that elevates the entire dish. The blend of rosemary and sage offers aromatic notes that enchant your palate, inviting you to go back for just one more scoop. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a way to please a hungry crowd, this baked penne with sausage and garlic will surely make an impression.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is not only quick but also straightforward, allowing you to whip up a memorable meal without spending all day in the kitchen. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to wow your taste buds with this delightful main course. Dracula’s Revenge is bound to become a cherished favorite among family and friends!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • cups penne pasta hot tube-shaped cooked uncooked ( 1 pound pasta)
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  •  garlic heads whole
  • pound turkey sausage sweet italian
  • cups milk 1% low-fat
  • ounces parmesan cheese fresh grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons stick margarine 
  • 2.5 ounces swiss cheese shredded
  • teaspoon or dried fresh chopped
  • teaspoon or dried fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil
  • measuring cup
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Remove white papery skin from garlic heads (do not peel or separate the cloves). Wrap each head separately in foil.
  3. Bake at 350 for 1 hour; cool 10 minutes. Separate cloves; squeeze to extract garlic pulp. Discard skins. Set garlic aside.
  4. Increase oven temperature to 40
  5. Remove casings from sausage. Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
  6. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon.
  7. Place sausage in a large bowl; stir in sage and rosemary.
  8. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
  9. Add the flour to melted butter, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add the milk; cook until slightly thick, stirring constantly with a whisk (about 10 minutes). Stir in roasted garlic, cheeses, salt, and pepper.
  10. Remove mixture from heat.
  11. Add 5 1/2 cups cheese sauce and cooked pasta to sausage, stirring to coat. Spoon pasta mixture in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with remaining sauce.
  12. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories435kcal
Protein20.13%
Fat49.64%
Carbs30.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.75
Glycemic Load
12.15
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
15.000434813292%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:435.03kcal
21.75%
Fat:23.74g
36.53%
Saturated Fat:9.69g
60.56%
Carbohydrates:32.53g
10.84%
Net Carbohydrates:31.17g
11.33%
Sugar:7.51g
8.35%
Cholesterol:55.86mg
18.62%
Sodium:726.61mg
31.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.66g
43.32%
Selenium:38.36µg
54.8%
Calcium:391.76mg
39.18%
Phosphorus:375.23mg
37.52%
Vitamin B12:1.63µg
27.16%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
26.1%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.74%
Zinc:2.43mg
16.18%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.73%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.98%
Potassium:393.95mg
11.26%
Magnesium:44.18mg
11.04%
Vitamin B3:2.19mg
10.97%
Vitamin D:1.61µg
10.76%
Vitamin A:531.8IU
10.64%
Iron:1.72mg
9.56%
Vitamin B5:0.93mg
9.25%
Copper:0.12mg
6.05%
Fiber:1.36g
5.45%
Folate:20.39µg
5.1%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.55%
Vitamin C:1.11mg
1.35%
Source:My Recipes