Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake

Sausage and peppers long starred at Italian-American street fairs and weeknight tables alike. This pasta bake folds browned links, sweet bell peppers, and marinara with penne, then finishes under a blanket of melted mozzarella until bubbly.

Serves 6 · 20 min prep · 25 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 280 cal
• 12g protein
• 24g carbs
• 8g fat
• 4g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb Italian sausage links, slicedMeat
• 3 bell peppers, slicedProduce
• 1 onion, slicedProduce
• 1 lb pennePantry
• 3 cups marinara saucePantry
• 2 cups mozzarella, shreddedDairy
• 1 tsp Italian seasoningSpices
• 2 tbsp olive oilPantry

Instructions

1. 1Heat oven to 375°F. Cook pasta under al dente. Brown sausage; sauté peppers and onion in oil.
2. 2Toss pasta with sauce, sausage, peppers, seasoning, and half the mozzarella.
3. 3Top with remaining cheese; bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
4. 4Rest 5 minutes.