Smart Kitchen Rustic Pasta Bake with PullOut Basket Ease

Ingredients

• 1 cup (140g) sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
• 1/4 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil, plus more as needed
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound (450g) Italian sausage, removed from casings
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce / 794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce / 425g) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 pound (450g) penne pasta
• 2 cups (480ml) ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups (225g) shredded mozzarella cheese