Cheesy Chicken Sausage Pasta Bake Made Simple and Delicious
This Cheesy Chicken Sausage Pasta Bake is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken sausage, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, cheesy sauce that melds together for a succulent bake.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Skillet
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Chicken Sausage Sliced into rounds.
- 3 cups Pasta Uncooked, such as penne or rotini.
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3-4 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 medium Onion Diced.
- 1 cup Chopped Vegetables Optional, like bell peppers or spinach.
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate sliced chicken sausage and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- If using, add chopped vegetables and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cooked pasta, sautéed mixture, heavy cream, mozzarella, cheddar, and Italian seasoning. Stir to coat and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and top with additional mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider adding different vegetables or cheese types, or making it gluten-free with gluten-free pasta.