Fabiano Viviani's Latin-Inspired Baked Penne Recipe

Fabiano Viviani's Latin-Inspired Baked Penne Recipe

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The classic Italian dish baked penne gets a little kick of south-of-the-border flavor courtesy of celebrity chef Fabio Viviani.

Prep Time

10

minutes

Cook Time

30

minutes

Servings

4

Servings

Total time: 40 minutes

• 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
• 1 package (16 ounces) johnsonville ground hot italian sausage or 1 package (19 ounces) johnsonville hot italian sausage links, casings removed
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small poblano pepper, sliced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente doneness; drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, cook sausage in 1 tablespoon olive oil until fully cooked and browned, about 5–7 minutes.
4. In a separate skillet, sauté the peppers, onion, and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender. Season with oregano, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
5. Add sausage to the peppers mixture; cook for approximately 3–5 minutes.
6. Add pasta; toss to combine.
7. Stir in the tomato sauce and remove from heat.
8. Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle with cheese.
9. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories per Serving	1,353
Total Fat	74.0 g
Saturated Fat	33.3 g
Trans Fat	0.2 g
Cholesterol	208.6 mg

Total Carbohydrates	107.2 g
Dietary Fiber	7.8 g
Total Sugars	14.3 g
Sodium	2,562.1 mg
Protein	64.7 g

The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.