Baked Pesto Penne with Italian Sausage

Name: Baked Pesto Penne with Italian Sausage
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 12 oz. penne noodles (or use any medium tube shaped pasta, use wheat/gluten-free, if needed); 1 lb. spicy Italian sausage (turkey, pork, or meatless, use wheat/gluten-free, if needed, casings removed); 1 yellow onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced, about 1 1/2 tsp. ); 28 oz. diced tomatoes (with their liquid); 7 oz. pesto sauce (store-bought, or see Tip below to make your own); 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes ((optional)); 6 - 9 oz. baby spinach; 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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This fabulous casserole from my friend Kathryn Schwartz is hugely popular with longtime Scramblers and is ideal for company. You can prepare it ahead of …

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Ingredients

12 oz. penne noodles (or use any medium tube shaped pasta, use wheat/gluten-free, if needed)
1 lb. spicy Italian sausage (turkey, pork, or meatless, use wheat/gluten-free, if needed, casings removed)
1 yellow onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced, about 1 1/2 tsp. )
28 oz. diced tomatoes (with their liquid)
7 oz. pesto sauce (store-bought, or see Tip below to make your own)
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes ((optional))
6 - 9 oz. baby spinach
8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese