This recipe is sponsored by Wholesale Club.
As winter beckons, we tend to turn to warm, comforting meals to get us through the season. What could be better on a snowy winter's night than a cheesy baked penne coated in marinara and mixed in with sausage, mozzarella and gouda! Made with Sunspun Penne, make this Cheesy Baked Penne next time you're looking for a go-to weeknight meal.
Method
Cheesy Baked Penne 8 Steps
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Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta for 3 to 4 minutes, drain and set it aside.
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Step 2
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Step 3
Heat up olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 3 to 4 minutes or until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
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Step 4
Crumble the sausage meat directly into a skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until browned.
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Step 5
Add the rosemary, thyme and marinara sauce. Turn the heat down to a simmer and let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 6
Take the rosemary sprigs out, add the drained pasta to the skillet and stir until everything is coated.
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Step 7
Top the pasta with mozzarella and gouda. Bake in the oven uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Step 8
Garnish with basil and enjoy!
Tags:
Sunspun
Wholesale Club
Toronto Recipes
Baked Pasta
Best Penne Recipes
Cheesy Baked Penne
