Any dinner table benefits from the addition of this great Italian flavor!
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Cook: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4-6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 package (19 ounces) Johnsonville Italian Sweet Sausage Links
- 8 ounces penne pasta (about 2 1/2 cups), cooked and drained
- 1 jar (26 ounces) pasta sauce
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen garlic bread, ends removed and cut into 9 slices
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes, cut into slices
- 9 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook sausage links according to package directions; drain, cut into ¼-inch slices.
- In a large bowl, combine sausage slices, pasta, pasta sauce, water, basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, pepper and mix well.
- Spoon mixture into a greased 9-in. x 13-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
- Arrange garlic bread slices on top of meat mixture.
- Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.
- In a small bowl, dip tomato slices into olive oil.
- Place one slice of tomato on each piece of bread.
- Bake uncovered, at 400°F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with basil leaves. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 1193 |
| Total Fat | 77 g |
| Saturated Fat | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Protein | 58 g |
| Cholesterol | 189 mg |
| Sodium | 2535 mg |