Preheat the oven to 400°. In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1 minute.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Breadcrumbs sprinkled over the top make this pasta dish extra hearty. RECIPE: BREADCRUMB-TOPPED BAKED PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND BROCCOLI (Makes 4 to 6 portions) INGREDIENTS: 1 ...

This simple baked pasta has the flavor and character of lasagna without all the work and with a lot less fat. You can make it up the night before a party or special dinner, refrigerate it, and ...

Baked Penne with sausage, tomatoes and ricotta Makes 4-6 Servings. This simple baked pasta has the flavor and character of lasagna without all the work and with a lot less fat.

Baked Penne Lasagna. 6-8 cups of your favorite tomato sauce. Recommended Videos. For the filling: 1 pound Italian sausage (or hot Italian sausage if you like spicy) 1 pound penne, ...

The penne in particular hangs with the sausage, spinach and peppers thanks to a rich sauce and melting cheese. ... Bake until the top is crusty and the sauce is bubbly, 10 to 15 minutes.

How to make a baked penne alla vodka in advance, plus, savory sausage and pepper hoagies and a decadent birthday cake from scratch. Anthony Contrino whips up easy Italian recipes perfect for a ...

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In a stockpot, cook and crumble sausage with red pepper, onion, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.

In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne rigate until almost done, about 12 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook until it and the pasta are just done, about 1 minute longer.