Sausage and Mushroom Penne Gratin

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Sausage and Mushroom Penne Gratin
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb dry penne pasta
1 lb bulk sweet Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil , divided
1 lb button mushroom
1 garlic clove , forced through a garlic press
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
8 ounces shredded whole milk mozzarella , divided

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
580
Sugar
4g
Fat
37g
Sausage and Mushroom Penne Gratin is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter's night. The dish features pasta, sausage, mushrooms, and two kinds of cheese, all baked together until hot and bubbly. The sausage adds a lot of flavor to the dish, while the mushrooms add a nice earthy tone. This dish is easy to prepare, requires only one skillet, and can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake. It is perfect for feeding a crowd or for meal prepping for the week ahead. Overall, this dish is a crowd-pleasing favorite that the whole family will enjoy.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
2.Cook penne pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender; drain well.
3.In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until browned; transfer to a plate.
4.In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook mushrooms until browned and tender.
5.Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6.Add cream and parmigiano-reggiano cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is slightly thickened.
7.Add the cooked penne and cooked sausage to the skillet. Toss to combine.
8.Spoon half of the mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
9.Repeat layers with remaining pasta mixture and cheese.
10.Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
11.Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
12.Remove foil and bake for 10-15 minutes longer, until hot and bubbly.

PROS

Easy to prepare, delicious comfort food that the whole family will enjoy.

The ingredients are easy to find at any grocery store.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat, so it should definitely be enjoyed in moderation.

Also, it contains a lot of carbs, so it may not be suitable for those on a low-carb diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it does contain mushrooms, which are a good source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Mushrooms have also been linked to reducing inflammation and improving immune function.

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