Cheesy Tomato Sausage Pasta Bake

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A comforting one-pan pasta dish with savory Italian sausage, tomatoes, and melted cheese, perfect for beginners. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Pasta shells, Italian sausage, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 680 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook 12 oz pasta shells in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add 12 oz Italian sausage, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through, then remove sausage from skillet and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 14 oz diced tomatoes (with juice) and 1 tsp dried basil to the skillet. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper; cook for 2 more minutes until slightly bubbly.
  4. Step 4: Add drained pasta and cooked sausage to the skillet, stirring until everything is evenly coated with sauce. Sprinkle 1 cup shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan over the top.
  5. Step 5: Bake uncovered for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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