Italian Pasta Bake Recipe

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: easy italian dinner, easy pasta bake, italian bake, italian bake cleveland cooking, italian pasta bake cleveland cooking, no fuss italian pasta bake cleveland cooking, pasta bake cleveland cooking

Prep Time: 35

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 615kcal

Author: clevelandcooking

This Italian pasta bake recipe tastes like you fussed, but this recipe is definitely no fuss! It's an easy recipe that's easy on the budget!

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Ingredients

1 1/3 pounds of Italian sausage
24 ounce jar of your favorite pasta sauce
12 ounce box of farfalle pasta
1 cup of Parmesan divided
3 cups of mozzarella divided

Instructions

Brown sausage in a large skillet.
Boil pasta until al dente.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Pour 1/2 of the pasta sauce into the bottom and spread evenly. Next spread 1/2 of the cooked pasta, 1/2 of the browned sausage, 1/2 of the Parmesan and 1/2 the mozzarela. All should be spread evenly.
Repeat the first layer.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees
F for 45 minutes. Bake an additional 5-10 minutes uncovered or until cheese is golden brown.

Notes

Can I make this pasta bake ahead of time?
Yes! You can fully assemble the dish, cover it, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
What kind of pasta works best for this recipe?
Ziti, rigatoni, or penne are great choices—they hold up well in the oven and soak up the sauce.
What cheeses are best for this pasta bake?
Mozzarella and parmesan are classic, but provolone, ricotta, or even a little cream cheese can add richness and variety.
How can I make this pasta bake vegetarian?
Skip the sausage and add roasted vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, or zucchini for a hearty vegetarian version.

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