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 one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Pasta shells, Italian sausage, and Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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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