This rich and creamy Italian pasta bake is bursting with flavor and absolutely irresistible! Made with a velvety Italian cream sauce, savory sausage, and plenty of cheese, this crowd-pleasing dish is sure to become a new staple in your household.
I have a soft spot for casseroles. Most of the meals I prepare revolve around them—they're so simple to assemble and loaded with tasty ingredients. This creamy Italian pasta bake features a luscious sauce, seasoned sausage, juicy tomatoes, and a flavor that will absolutely wow you.
This is definitely a recipe I'll make again and again! I love that it's practically a complete meal on its own and comes together quickly. My family gave it glowing reviews across the board.
Creamy Italian Pasta Bake
- 1 pound penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 (15 ounce) cans of stewed tomatoes
- 3 (0.7 ounce) packages of Italian dressing mix
- 1 pound cooked hot sausage
- 2 cups shredded Asiago cheese
- 1½ cups shredded Parmigiano Reggiano
- 2 Tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
- ½ cup shredded Asiago cheese
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with vegetable spray.
- In a large sauce pan over medium heat, bring half and half, heavy cream, red pepper flakes, and pepper to a soft boil.
- Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Add tomatoes, Italian dressing mix, and sausage.
- Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups Asiago cheese, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
- Add pasta and mix well.
- Spoon in prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl combine melted butter, bread crumbs and ½ cup Asiago cheese and mix well. Sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until hot all the way through.
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