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Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake

<p>Andouille sausage and tender kale give a nod to the comforts of Southern cuisine in this Cheesy Sausage Pasta Bake.</p>
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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Farfalle (Bowtie)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 1/4 cups dice Onion, Red
  • 2 teaspoons mince Garlic, Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano, Dried
  • 4 fluid ounces White Wine
  • 14 1/2 ounces drain Diced Tomatoes, Canned
  • 3/4 pounds slice Andouille Sausage
  • 3 cups chop Kale
  • 2 cups Colby Jack Cheese, Shredded
  • 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Grated

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 2 cups
  • 690 Calories
  • 28g Total Fat
  • 13g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 78mg Cholesterol
  • 1105mg Sodium
  • 69g Total Carb
  • 3g Fiber
  • 7g Total Sugars (Includes 0g Added Sugars)
  • 33g Protein
  • 21 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Saute red onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add garlic and oregano and continue to cook for an additional minute.
  5. Deglaze pan by turning heat to high, adding wine, and stirring until wine begins to boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, add tomatoes, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Add sausage and kale to pan and cook until kale begins to wilt.
  8. Remove from heat, add pasta, and colby jack cheese, stirring to combine.
  9. Transfer to an 8 x8 baking pan and top with parmesan cheese.
  10. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, or until heated through.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Saute red onion for 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add garlic and oregano and continue to cook for an additional minute.
  5. Deglaze pan by turning heat to high, adding wine, and stirring until wine begins to boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, add tomatoes, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
  7. Add sausage and kale to pan and cook until kale begins to wilt.
  8. Remove from heat, add drained pasta, and colby jack cheese, stirring to combine.
  9. Divide into baking pans and top with parmesan cheese.
  10. Cover tightly with foil. Label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes, or until heated through.