Easy Baked Penne with Sausage

Ingrédients

• 1 pound uncooked penne pasta
• 16 ounces Italian sausage (see note)
• 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce (see note)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Salt & pepper to taste

Préparation

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375F and move the rack to the top third of the oven.

2. 2

   Boil a salted pot of water for the pasta. Cook it for 2 minutes less than the package directions indicate. Once it's done, drain it and add it to a 9x13 baking dish.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, add the sausage and onion to a skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sausage has browned (about 8-10 minutes). If there's a lot of excess fat, spoon most of it out.

4. 4

   Stir in the garlic and cook for about a minute.

5. 5

   Add in the marinara sauce and red pepper flakes and cook for a couple more minutes until it's warmed through.

6. 6

   Pour the sausage mixture into the baking dish. I add in some salt & pepper as well. Toss until everything is coated. Smooth it out into an even layer.

7. 7

   Top with the cheeses and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Broil for a few minutes to brown the cheese (watch it carefully). Serve immediately.