Pasta Rustica
Author: Itsy Bitsy Foodies
Recipe type: Main Course
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Serves: 8
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ pound chicken or turkey sausage, casings removed
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 28-ounce can coarsely-chopped tomatoes
- 16 ounces penne pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Cook the onion and the garlic in the olive oil over medium heat in a large pan.
- Add the chicken sausage and cook until the meat is browned.
- Add the seasonings and the tomatoes.
- Cook the sauce over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta, chicken sausage sauce, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Spread the pasta mixture in a greased 9x12 pan.
- Sprinkle the pasta mixture with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake the pasta casserole at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until the cheese melts and the pasta ends are slightly crusty.
- Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe by Itsy Bitsy Foodies at http://itsybitsyfoodies.com/pasta-rustica/
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