Myrtle's Pasta Bake

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice open the mild Italian sausage links and squeeze the meat out, breaking it up as it cooks on medium-high heat.
  2. 2Slice open the mild Italian sausage links and squeeze the meat out, breaking it up as it cooks on medium-high heat.
  3. 3Slice open the mild Italian sausage links and squeeze the meat out, breaking it up as it cooks on medium-high heat.
  4. 4Boil one pound of penne pasta.
  5. 5Boil one pound of penne pasta.
  6. 6Boil one pound of penne pasta.
  7. 7Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. 8Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. 9Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  10. 10Once pasta is ready, save one cup of the pasta water and set it aside.
  11. 11Once pasta is ready, save one cup of the pasta water and set it aside.
  12. 12Once pasta is ready, save one cup of the pasta water and set it aside.
  13. 13With the heat on low, open and add one can of diced tomatoes with their juice to the cooked sausage.
  14. 14With the heat on low, open and add one can of diced tomatoes with their juice to the cooked sausage.
  15. 15With the heat on low, open and add one can of diced tomatoes with their juice to the cooked sausage.
  16. 16Add two cans of cream of mushroom soup (preferably with garlic) to the mixture.
  17. 17Add two cans of cream of mushroom soup (preferably with garlic) to the mixture.
  18. 18Add two cans of cream of mushroom soup (preferably with garlic) to the mixture.
  19. 19Add a splash of the saved pasta water into the mixture.
  20. 20Add a splash of the saved pasta water into the mixture.
  21. 21Add a splash of the saved pasta water into the mixture.
  22. 22Season with black pepper and garlic powder (if desired).
  23. 23Season with black pepper and garlic powder (if desired).
  24. 24Season with black pepper and garlic powder (if desired).
  25. 25Add some parsley for garnish.
  26. 26Add some parsley for garnish.
  27. 27Add some parsley for garnish.
  28. 28Combine the mixture with the cooked penne pasta, ensuring it's well mixed.
  29. 29Combine the mixture with the cooked penne pasta, ensuring it's well mixed.
  30. 30Combine the mixture with the cooked penne pasta, ensuring it's well mixed.
  31. 31Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish.
  32. 32Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish.
  33. 33Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish.
  34. 34Sprinkle half of an 8 oz bag of mozzarella cheese over the pasta in the baking dish.
  35. 35Sprinkle half of an 8 oz bag of mozzarella cheese over the pasta in the baking dish.
  36. 36Sprinkle half of an 8 oz bag of mozzarella cheese over the pasta in the baking dish.
  37. 37Add the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top of the dish.
  38. 38Add the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top of the dish.
  39. 39Add the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top of the dish.
  40. 40Cover the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  41. 41Cover the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  42. 42Cover the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  43. 43After 25 minutes, uncover the dish and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  44. 44After 25 minutes, uncover the dish and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  45. 45After 25 minutes, uncover the dish and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage links
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage links
  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage links
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 2 cans cream of mushroom soup with garlic
  • 2 cans cream of mushroom soup with garlic
  • 2 cans cream of mushroom soup with garlic
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • parsley
  • parsley
  • parsley

Equipment

potbaking dish

Tips

  • Using Italian sausage links and squeezing them out is preferred over ground sausage for this recipe.
  • Adjust salt as needed, considering the saltiness of the sausage and soup.
  • Adding garlic powder is a personal preference.
  • Optionally add parsley for garnish.