TJ's Sausage & Pepper Pasta Bake
Trader Joe'sTJ's Sausage & Pepper Pasta Bake
Ingredients
For the Pasta Bake
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Sweet Italian Sausage made with Pork, casings removed
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cored, seeded, and sliced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces Trader Joe's Organic Black Pepper Barilotti Pasta
- 1 jar Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce, (25 ounce)
- 1 1/2 cups Trader Joe's Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Shaved Parmesan, Romano & Asiago Cheeses
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Trader Joe's Organic Black Pepper Barilotti Pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Trader Joe's Sweet Italian Sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the sliced bell peppers and chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Stir in the Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce and the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sausage and vegetables. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with Trader Joe's Shredded Mozzarella Cheese and Trader Joe's Shaved Parmesan, Romano & Asiago Cheeses.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove from oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped basil.
⏱️ 5 min
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Trader Joe'sTJ's Sausage & Pepper Pasta Bake
Ingredients
For the Pasta Bake
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Sweet Italian Sausage made with Pork, casings removed
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cored, seeded, and sliced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 12 ounces Trader Joe's Organic Black Pepper Barilotti Pasta
- 1 jar Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce, (25 ounce)
- 1 1/2 cups Trader Joe's Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/2 cup Trader Joe's Shaved Parmesan, Romano & Asiago Cheeses
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Trader Joe's Organic Black Pepper Barilotti Pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Trader Joe's Sweet Italian Sausage (casings removed) and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the sliced bell peppers and chopped yellow onion to the skillet with the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Stir in the Trader Joe's Organic Marinara Sauce and the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sausage and vegetables. Mix well to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with Trader Joe's Shredded Mozzarella Cheese and Trader Joe's Shaved Parmesan, Romano & Asiago Cheeses.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly golden brown.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Remove from oven and let stand for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh chopped basil.
⏱️ 5 min