In last weeks meal plan I bought the ingredients, which were on sale, for Sausage Pepper Pasta Bake. This is a great make ahead meal, which can be then put in the oven at the end of the day, when everyone is tired and hungry. Simple ingredients, a small amount of prep, and a satisfying meal ready for your family.
- 5 Italian sausage links
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 red, green, or yellow peppers, chopped
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 28 oz can of diced tomatoes
- ½ 900g bag of penne pasta
- salt and pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- Chop sausage links into 1 in pieces
- Cook in skillet until browned
- Remove from pan and then saute the peppers, onions and garlic
- Cook pasta according to directions, slightly under cooking
- Combine pasta, sausages, and vegetables in a large deep casserole dish
- Mix in a large can of diced tomatoes (with juice)
- Add salt, pepper and oregano
- Mix in ¾ cup of the shredded mozzarella
- Cover with aluminum foil
- Bake at 350 for 20 min
- Remove aluminum foil, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and bake for 5 more minutes
- Remove from oven and serve
* I bought the club pack of sausages, as they were cheaper than the single pack. I cooked all of them and the 4 pack of peppers. I then split this and put half of the mixture in a freezer bag. Next time I need a quick meal, I will take that out to thaw and all I need to do is prepare some pasta and do a quick toss. Cook once….eat twice. 🙂
Do you have a go to pasta dish? Is there one that you could make 5 nights a week and the family wouldn’t complain? I’d love to know, and maybe give them a try!
Enjoy!
Hi..looks nourishing. And easy…the only ingredient I’d modify is the green peppers (heartburn issues)…. Red peppers are easier on the tummy!