Italian Sausage Pasta Bake

Need a “simple ingredient meal?” You’re in the right place. Let’s jump right in.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 box penne or mini penne pasta

• 1 large jar pasta sauce (I prefer Raos marinara)

• 1 package mild Italian sausage (ground or links sliced)

• 2 cups mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350

2. Cook pasta according to package directions

3. Cook sausage

4. Prepare a 9X13 baking dish with nonstick spray

5. Drain pasta, add jar of sauce and cooked sausage. Mix.

6. Pour mixture into prepared pan

7. Top generously with mozzarella

8. Bake until cheese is melted - and broil until browned bits appear

Serve and enjoy!

I love this one because it’s a simple pantry staple meal and kids love it. Plus, by adding a simple side salad, it feels cohesive and filling with very little effort.

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