6 Cheese Italian Sausage & Pasta
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb. mild or hot Italian sausage
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 each large red and green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes or Italian-style tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
- 8 oz. ziti or mostaccioli pasta, cooked and drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Fancy Shredded 6 Cheese Italian Cheese, divided
DIRECTIONS
- 1
Cut sausage into 1/2-inch pieces; discard casings. Cook sausage in large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Pour off drippings. Add onion, garlic and bell peppers; cook 5 minutes or until sausage is cooked through and vegetables are crisp-tender.
- 2
Add tomatoes and tomato paste; mix well. Stir in pasta, basil and 1 cup cheese. Transfer to 13x9-inch baking dish. Cover and bake in preheated 375°F oven 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Continue to bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
SUMMARY
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 6
HELPFUL HINTS
- Locally made sausages of pork, turkey or chicken may be used for unique flavor.
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See Nutrition Facts
Serves: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 506
Total Fat 33.1g
Saturated Fat 13.9g
Trans Fat 13.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 83g
Sodium 871g
Carbohydrates 30g
Protein 25g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Vitamin A 201g
Vitamin C 73g
Calcium 306g
Iron 3g
