Quick & Easy Zesty Italian Penne Pasta Bake Recipe

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Quick & Easy Zesty Italian Penne Pasta Bake
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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta to aldente stage, put in strainer, do not rinse and set aside to completely drain.
  2. Heat large saute pan, add olive oil, onion, sweet red peppers, hot crushed red pepper flakes and garlic.
  3. Saute on low until soft, not brown.
  4. Place in a small bowl and set aside.
  5. In same pan, brown sausage until cooked through.
  6. If not using Jimmy Dean Sausage, remove any excess fat.
  7. Return vegetable mixture back to pan and add tomato sauce, basil, salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  9. Grease 2 quart casserole, put 1/2 of the pasta, cover with 1/2 of the meat/sauce mixture, lay slices of 1/2 of the zucchini, sprinkle 1/2 of the cheese, repeat with a second layer of pasta, meat/sauce mixture, zucchini slices, ending with the remaining cheese.
  10. Bake covered in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, remove cover and bake until lightly brown, about 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 127.43 Kcal (534 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.56g 9%
Cholesterol 6.97mg 2%
Sodium 81.35mg 3%
Potassium 68.35mg 1%
Total Carbs 6.36g 2%
Sugars 2.18g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.76g 3%
Protein 3.92g 8%
Vitamin C 14.2mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 103.3mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 133.36 Kcal (558 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.82g 9%
Cholesterol 7.29mg 2%
Sodium 85.13mg 3%
Potassium 71.53mg 1%
Total Carbs 6.66g 2%
Sugars 2.28g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 3%
Protein 4.11g 8%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 24%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 108.1mg 10%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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