CROWD PLEASING PASTA CASSEROLE
Dei Fratelli Stewed Tomatoes and Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, whole grain penne pasta, Italian sausage, and Italian cheeses give this Crowd Pleasing Pasta Casserole an amazing flavor! Just put it together and bake to serve a meal your whole family will love.
Made with Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
With vine-ripened and locally grown crushed and diced tomatoes, fresh, chopped basil leaves, and extra virgin olive oil, this pasta sauce brings texture and clean flavors to your traditional Italian dishes!
CROWD PLEASING PASTA CASSEROLE
Dei Fratelli Stewed Tomatoes and Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, whole grain penne pasta, Italian sausage, and Italian cheeses give this Crowd Pleasing Pasta Casserole an amazing flavor! Just put it together and bake to serve a meal your whole family will love.
Made with Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
With vine-ripened and locally grown crushed and diced tomatoes, fresh, chopped basil leaves, and extra virgin olive oil, this pasta sauce brings texture and clean flavors to your traditional Italian dishes!
CROWD PLEASING PASTA CASSEROLE
Dei Fratelli Stewed Tomatoes and Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce, whole grain penne pasta, Italian sausage, and Italian cheeses give this Crowd Pleasing Pasta Casserole an amazing flavor! Just put it together and bake to serve a meal your whole family will love.
Made with Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
With vine-ripened and locally grown crushed and diced tomatoes, fresh, chopped basil leaves, and extra virgin olive oil, this pasta sauce brings texture and clean flavors to your traditional Italian dishes!
Crowd Pleasing Pasta Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can Dei Fratelli Stewed Tomatoes
- 1 (24 oz.) jar Dei Fratelli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
- 2 1/2 Cups Whole Grain Penne Pasta
- 6 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 lb. Italian Sausage
- 1/4 Cup White Onion, diced
- 3 tsp. Garlic, minced
- 1 lb. Ricotta Cheese
- 1 tsp. Basil, dried
- 1/2 Cup Italian Cheese Blend, shredded
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat 3 Tbsp. olive oil, Italian sausage, onion, and 2 tsp. garlic. Mix well and cook until sausage is browned.
- While sausage is cooking, mix together ricotta cheese, basil, and 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a large bowl. Add Dei Fratelli Stewed Tomatoes and 1/2 cup Dei Fratelli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce. Stir together.
- Add sausage and penne pasta to mixture. Combine until mixed well.
- Pour mixture into a 9×13 baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- While pasta is baking, mix remaining Dei Fratelli Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, and 1 tsp. garlic in a small saucepan. Stir together and let simmer over low heat.
- Pour sauce mixture over casserole and spread evenly. Sprinkle Italian cheese on top, making sure to coat entire pasta dish. Cook for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Chef's Tip:
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