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Three Cheese Penne Party

Pasta with sausage, veggies, cheese sauce and a crunchy topping screams party time for my taste buds

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April 8th, 2012

Recipe by Suzie Ridler

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Servings
6
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
60 minutes
Ingredients
  • 5 Italian sausages, casings removed, sliced into small pieces
  • 3 cups dry penne pasta
  • 3 cups sliced mushrooms
  • ½ box of chopped frozen spinach, drained and squeezed dry
  • 5 chopped sundried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 1 shallot, finely minced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup grated cheddar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F

  • 2.

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne two minutes short of recommended cooking time. Drain and then rinse under cold water.

  • 3.

    Use the oil from the sundried tomatoes to cook the slices of sausage over medium high heat in a large saute pan. Cook through (this will take around ten minutes). You want beautiful browning on the outside of the meat so let them sit for a while before turning. Remove sausage and drain on paper towel.

  • 4.

    In the same pan, sauté sliced mushrooms in more sundried tomato oil on medium high heat until they are cooked, this take approximately 10 minutes. Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and spinach. Season with salt and pepper.

  • 5.

    In a large saucepan over medium heat melt butter. Add the garlic and shallots, saute for a minute. Add the flour and stir for a minute. Gradually add the milk while whisking, letting the sauce thicken slowly. When sauce comes together add cheddar cheese and smoked paprika. Once cheese has melted season with a little salt and pepper.

  • 6.

    In the large pot you made the pasta in add all components, except for the topping. Stir to combine. Put in a large greased casserole dish and top with grated mozzarella. In a small dish combine panko breadcrumbs, olive oil and Parmesan. Sprinkle on top of casserole and cook in oven for 30 minutes.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    Based on 6 servings: 864 calories, 55 g fat, 38 g protein, 5 g fibre, 58 g carbohydrates, 1,167 mg sodium. Excellent source of vitamin A. Excellent source of Vitamin C. Excellent source of riboflavin (vitamin B2), and vitamins B6, B12, and B3 (Niacin). Excellent source of calcium and magnesium. Good source of iron, zinc and folate.
    Three Cheese Penne Party
    Photography by Suzie Ridler
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