Penne & Sausage Casserole

Original cookbook page 149

My own creation! A hearty casserole with penne pasta, mild sausage, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese. Super good comfort food!

Ingredients

• 1 lb penne pasta, uncooked
• Mild sausage (sausage roll) - maybe 16oz
• 1 jar Rao's marinara sauce
• 1 oz cream cheese (optional, for creaminess)
• 1 package pre-shredded mozzarella
• Additional mozzarella cheese for topping

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x11 pan with cooking spray.
2. Cook sausage on medium heat in skillet, breaking into small pieces but not like ground texture. Try to create some larger (3/4 inch) pieces. Once sausage is completely cooked, drain off the fat.
3. Add pasta sauce to skillet and keep at low heat.
4. Add cream cheese if desired. This adds a little creamy texture!
5. Cook pasta per package directions. Drain when done.
6. In a large bowl, combine pasta and sauce until mixed.
7. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Top with as much mozzarella as you like!
8. Place pan back into oven for 20 minutes or until cheese melts.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!