You have to try this sausage pasta bake! It is a quick and easy meal that your family will love. With just five simple ingredients, you can have this bubbling in the oven in no time! It’s really easy to make and can be frozen ahead of time, so it’s the perfect quick meal for those busy evenings. This is a family favorite recipe that is in constant rotation at our house! Make a complete meal with this savory and hearty dish served with a side salad, breadsticks or garlic bread, and any vegetable or fruit dish. It is easy to make and only takes 30 minutes. One of our favorite family recipes that is loved by everyone!
Sausage Pasta Bake Ingredients
Sausage pasta bake is always the dinner that I go to on those busy nights. These are easy ingredients to keep on hand and in your pantry. Grab your baking dish and let’s get started on a favorite family dinner!
Sausage – Roll the sausage into small round balls and add to a large skillet to be cooked. You can use olive oil if needed. Pasta – We used bow-tie pasta. If you want to be more adventurous, try penne pasta, rigatoni pasta, or rotini pasta. Spaghetti sauce – Either use homemade tomato sauce or canned spaghetti sauce. Both are delicious and will work well for the sausage bake. Alfredo sauce – This may sound strange to have both red and white sauces together, but this blend is very good, and couldn’t obtain the right flavors without the other one. Mozzarella cheese – Buy pre-shredded mozzarella cheese or buy a brick and have freshly shredded cheese.
Steps to Make Sausage Pasta Bake
This is a dinner that is made over and over again! It is the perfect casserole to serve to friends and family as well as enjoying it on a busy weeknight. It is easily made in under 30 minutes.
Variations to this Sausage Pasta Bake
This sausage pasta bake is easy to make variations and substitutions that are best for your family’s needs. Switch out the sauce, make it with beef, or add extra cheese. All these things are possible with this simple-to-make pasta recipe!
Homemade – If you have a little extra time, you can make this recipe with our Homemade Alfredo Sauce or our Healthy Alfredo Sauce and our Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce. These recipes are easy to make and taste extra delicious in this dish. Healthy – Make it healthier by using whole wheat pasta, ground turkey sausage, chicken, and lighter versions of spaghetti and Alfredo sauce. Pasta types – You can use different varieties of pasta depending on what you have in the pantry or what your family likes best. I have made it with rotini pasta, penne pasta, and bow-tie pasta. They all work great! Seasonings – Add in some seasonings like oregano, thyme, basil, or red pepper flakes for extra heat. Italian seasoning is also a popular choice! Mince – If you are a garlic and onion lover, you will love mincing these up and adding them to the sausage. Garnish – Top off the Italian sausage pasta bake with parmesan cheese and fresh basil when serving.
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Freeze it for Later
Make this pasta sausage bake ahead of time and freeze to use later! Just prep the casserole according to the recipe card below, but don’t bake it. Cover with aluminum foil and freeze for up to two months. To reheat, simply pop it in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes or until it’s heated all the way through and the cheese is bubbly. Serve it with a green salad and some crusty bread for a really easy weeknight dinner!
Storing Leftovers and Reheating Sausage Pasta Bake
Place your casserole dish or remaining pasta sausage bake in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for four to five days. When ready to reheat, place in the oven or microwave to warm up. If reheating in the oven, add more liquid to the pasta sausage bake. Sprinkle more cheese on top and enjoy!
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