1.13.2013

Best Pasta Ever

Today's blog entry is a little different. First of all, I'm not a good food photographer. I love food a lot and I'm very good at eating it. Who cares what it looks like?! Anyways...That said. I wanted to share my favorite recipe of all time over the blog-verse.


 Baked Cheese & Sausage Penne
1 lb. Penne Pasta
1 Onion diced
1 lb. Sweet or Mild Italian Sausage
15 oz. Ricotta Cheese
2 c. shredded mozzarella (divided 1 1/2 c. & 1/2 c.)
1/2 c. Parmesan cheese (divided in half)
1/3 c. Parsley
1 T. Olive Oil
1 T. Garlic
1 Pint (2 cups) spaghetti sauce
1/2 c. milk
salt & pepper to taste

Prepare pasta according to directions. Drain & set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Brown sausage, drain and set aside.Saute onions in olive oil for about 5 minutes, add garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and stir in spaghetti sauce.
Place ricotta cheese, 1/2 of parmesan cheese, 1 /12 c. of mozzarella and milk in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth.
Add the sauce, cheese mixture, sausage and parsley to the pasta and toss well to combine.
Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Spoon the pasta mixture into the dish.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 c. mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
About 30 min prep. About one hour total meal time.

It will rock your world. This recipe is so yummy. I love pasta and cheese. Delicious and worth it.
If your in the market for a delicious, new recipe. Give it a shot. Yummmmyyy.

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