Sausage and Rotini Pasta Bake
📜 Collection: Al Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Entrees A comforting and creamy pasta bake featuring savory Italian sausage, chive and onion cream cheese, and tender spinach. Perfect for an easy weeknight family dinner that comes together in minutes.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 40 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large bowl
- Baking dish
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | Italian Sausage | browned (such as Jimmy Dean or Owens) |
| 1 tub | Cream Cheese | chive and onion flavor |
| 1 can | Diced Tomatoes | Italian-style |
| 1 package (10 oz) | Spinach | chopped, thawed and drained |
| To taste | Salt and Black Pepper | |
| 16 oz | Rotini Pasta | cooked |
| 1 cup | Mozzarella Cheese | shredded, for topping |
| As needed | Cooking Spray | such as Pam |
Instructions
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the 1 lb Italian sausage, 1 tub cream cheese, 1 can diced tomatoes, and 1 package spinach.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then fold in the 16 oz rotini pasta until well incorporated.
Step 2: Assemble and Bake
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish coated with cooking spray.
- Top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the mozzarella cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be assembled ahead of time, covered, and refrigerated. Add 5 to 10 minutes to the covered baking time if baking directly from the refrigerator.
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