Do you have a "go-to" meal for those nights when you can't think of anything else to make? A meal you keep ingredients on hand to fall back on? This Sausage and Pepper Penne is one of mine.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces Penne
- 3 ⅔ cups slice Smoked Sausage
- 12 ounces Peppers and Onions, Frozen
- 26 fluid ounces Pasta Sauce
- ¼ teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, Shredded
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Cooking Instructions
Freeze For Later Cooking Day Directions
Stovetop
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?
- Cook pasta in salted, boiling water according to package directions.
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Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions
Bake
These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.
- Thaw: In fridge
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Make It Now Cooking Directions
Stove Cook
These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.
- Cook pasta in salted, boiling water according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, brown sausage, peppers, and onion until golden brown.
- Add pasta sauce and crushed red pepper.
- Drain pasta and mix with sauce. Top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
- Servings Per Recipe
- 6 Servings
- Serving Size
- about 2 cups Amount Per Serving
- Calories
- 593
- Total Fat
- 29g
- Saturated Fat
- 10g
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 61mg
- Sodium
- 1283mg
- Total Carbohydrates
- 60g
- Fiber
- 2g
- Sugar
- 13g
- Protein
- 23g
- WW Freestyle
- 20
6 Comments
Join the discussionThis looks awesome, super simple yet super tasty, thanks!
So quick and easy! My 2 year old cleaned his plate which he never does! I used a fresh pepper–could probably use two.
Are there ever any issues with the noodles being over cooked after freezing?
There can be – here are a few pointers when working with pasta – http://onceamonthmom.com/what-…
Do you need to take it out to thaw the night before? Or can it go from freezer to oven if you’re using foil?
Thawing overnight in the fridge is the best way to go about thawing items, but you could put this in the oven frozen. It would just take 50% longer for it to warm through. Per the USDA – Raw or cooked meat, poultry or casseroles can be cooked or reheated from the frozen state. However, it will take approximately one and a half times as long to cook.
Just something to keep in mind in case, like me, you find yourself edging on hangry as you wait for the oven to get the job done. 🙂