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 Pasta Rustica

 

Chicken sausage and three cheeses...
 

2 Tbs 

 

olive oil

 

1 medium 

 

yellow onion, chopped

 

2 cloves 

 

garlic, minced

 

¾ lb 

 

chicken sausage, casings removed

 

1 tsp 

 

dried basil

 

1 tsp 

 

dried oregano

 

¼ tsp 

 

hot red pepper flakes

 

28 oz 

 

can tomatoes in purée, tomatoes coarsely chopped and purée reserved

 

 

 

salt to taste

 

1 lb 

 

penne pasta

 

1¼ cups 

 

ricotta cheese

 

2 cups 

 

shredded mozzarella cheese

 

½ cup 

 

grated Parmesan cheese

 

 

1

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Stir in spices. Add tomatoes with purée and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer; stir occasionally until mixture thickens (10-12 minutes).

2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray baking dish with nonstick spray.

3

Bring large pot of water to boil over high heat. Salt water and add pasta, stir well and cook until al dente (10-12 minutes). Drain well.

4

In large bowl, toss pasta with sauce, ricotta and mozzarella. Spread into prepared dish and sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake until cheeses are melted and pasta becomes crusty on edges (about 30 minutes).

5

Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

 

Servings: 6

 

 Cooking Tips

*Try substituting fontina for Mozzarella.

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