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 a culinary adventure that will awaken your taste buds and leave you craving more! Introducing Dracula's Revenge, a delightful baked penne dish that combines the rich flavors of sweet turkey Italian sausage and roasted garlic, creating a symphony of taste that is both comforting and indulgent. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner, this dish serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for entertaining.

Imagine the aroma of garlic wafting through your kitchen as you roast whole heads of garlic to perfection, transforming them into a creamy, flavorful addition to your cheese sauce. The combination of Gruyère and Parmesan cheeses adds a luxurious touch, while the herbs—sage and rosemary—infuse the dish with a fragrant earthiness that complements the savory sausage beautifully.

Not only is this dish a feast for the senses, but it also boasts a satisfying caloric profile, making it a hearty option for lunch or dinner. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delicious main course with ease, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of your loved ones. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your guests with this unforgettable baked penne that is sure to be the highlight of any meal!

Ingredients

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