Baked Pasta With Sausage and Tomato Pesto Recipe

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Baked Pasta With Sausage and Tomato Pesto

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Ingredients:

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1 lb hot italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 (26 oz) boxes pomi brand marinara sauce (or other high-quality prepared marinara sauce)
6 tbsp pesto sauce (store-bought is fine )
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb penne
8 oz smoked gouda cheese
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 (6 oz) bag baby spinach leaves

Directions:

In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the sausage and onion.
Cook, breaking sausage up with a spoon, for about 5 minutes, or until softened, stirring frequently to cook onion evenly.
Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add marinara sauce and reduce heat to medium.
Simmer for 10 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
Stir in pesto and season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Cook penne in a large pot of salted boiling water for about 10 minutes, or until al dente.
Drain well.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Oil a 9-x-13-inch baking dish.
Spread a thin layer of sauce over bottom of dish.
In a large bowl, combine pasta with remaining sauce, the Gouda or mozzarella, 1/3 cup of the Parmesan, and spinach, mixing well.
Spoon mixture into prepared dish and sprinkle with remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan over top.
Bake for about 30 minute or until casserole begins to bubble and cheese is browned.
Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	481.95 Kcal (2018 kJ)
Calories from fat	332.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.92g	57%
Cholesterol	90.84mg	30%
Sodium	957.88mg	40%
Potassium	260.13mg	6%
Total Carbs	10.21g	3%
Sugars	2.86g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.04g	12%
Protein	24.41g	49%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	9%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	423.9mg	42%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	252.55 Kcal (1057 kJ)
Calories from fat	174.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.35g	57%
Cholesterol	47.6mg	30%
Sodium	501.95mg	40%
Potassium	136.31mg	6%
Total Carbs	5.35g	3%
Sugars	1.5g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.59g	12%
Protein	12.79g	49%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	9%
Iron	0.5mg	5%
Calcium	222.1mg	42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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