Creamy Sausage and Spinach Penne Bake
Servings 5
Ingredients:
3-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10-ounce) package frozen Green Giant Creamed spinach, thawed
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Instructions:——————————————
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
Cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente (undercook slightly as it will cook more in the oven) drain then transfer to a bowl and mix in 2 tablespoon oil to prevent spicking; set aside.
In a skillet cook the sausage meat with onion and garlic until no longer pink; drain fat and continue cooking until the meat is lightly browned.
Stir in diced tomatoes with their juice, creamed spinach and cream cheese; cook stirring over low heat until well combined, then mix in 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then transfer to prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake uncovered for about 30-40 minutes or until hot.
Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and allow to melt.
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