Loaf Pan Cheesy Sausage Penne
You can use your loaf pan for more than just quick bread. For two-person households or small families, this baking pan is perfect for making dinner, too! Case in point: this incredibly easy, incredibly cheesy sausage penne casserole. It has all of the ingredients you would need. Ingredients 4oz uncooked penne pasta (1 1/4 cups) 1tablespoon butter 1/4cup Progresso Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs 1lb bulk Italian pork sausage 3/4cup diced onions 1 1/2cups Muir Glen organic tomato basil pasta sauce (from 24.5-oz jar) 1 1/2cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz) 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time. 2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs; cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until toasted. Pour into small bowl. Wipe out skillet. 3. In same skillet over medium heat, add sausage and onions; cook 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink. Drain, if necessary. 4. In large bowl, stir together sausage, sauce and 1 cup of the cheese. Add cooked pasta; toss gently. Spoon mixture into loaf pan. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover with foil. 5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Top with toasted bread crumbs and basil. Expert Tips If you cant find bulk Italian sausage, you can use raw Italian sausage links. One (4-oz) link, removed from its casing, is a great substitution. Preparing the pasta al dente before adding to the pan ensures it wont be overcooked after baking. We tested this recipe with mild Italian sausage, but if your family likes the heat, opt for spicy Italian sausage instead. Italian sausage varies in fat levels. If there is fat visible in the pan after browning, make sure you drain the meat before adding it to your casserole. Serve this pasta with a side of Pillsbury crescent dinner rolls for a complete meal. Nutrition Information Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Serving Calories 440 Calories from Fat 190 % Daily Value Total Fat 21g 33% Saturated Fat 9g 46% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 45mg 16% Sodium 900mg 38% Potassium 220mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 41g 14% Dietary Fiber 3g 13% Sugars 6g Protein 21g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20% 20% Vitamin C 2% 2% Calcium 30% 30% Iron 10% 10% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat; Carbohydrate Choice 3 *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. © 2019 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
