Cheesy Baked Penne

10 mins Prep Time

45 mins Cook Time

Written By

Tara Omidvar

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.

Ingredients

Cheesy Baked Penne

1 pound uncooked Sunspun penne rigate
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
500 grams mild Italian sausage, crumbled
2 rosemary sprigs
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
3 cups marinara sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup mozzarella
1 cup gouda
Fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

Cheesy Baked Penne

8 Steps

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.
Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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.
Step 4

Crumble the sausage meat directly into a skillet, breaking it up as it cooks until browned.
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.
Step 6

Take the rosemary sprigs out, add the drained pasta to the skillet and stir until everything is coated.
Step 7

Top the pasta with mozzarella and gouda. Bake in the oven uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 8

Garnish with basil and enjoy!