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Kitchen Sink Baked Pasta

15 MINPrep Time
50 MINCook Time
8Servings
by Giadzy
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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This versatile baked pasta is the perfect way to transform leftovers into a comforting, satisfying meal. Almost every element is interchangeable, making it a great recipe for using up odds and ends in your kitchen. Swap the Italian turkey sausage for any sausage you have on hand, and replace broccoli with peas, cauliflower, bell peppers, or any leftover roasted vegetables. Any melting cheese like cheddar, fontina, or jack will work for the topping. You can even mix different pasta shapes—just aim for similar sizes so they cook evenly. The goal here isn’t perfection, but rather a hearty, flavorful dish that makes the most of what’s in your pantry! 

Kitchen Sink Baked Pasta
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Kitchen Sink Baked Pasta

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Category

Pasta

Servings

8

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

50 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Adjust a rack to the top third of the oven. Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat another few seconds. Add the sausage to the pan and cook, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon, until it is beginning to brown, about 8 minutes. Add the onion and salt and cook until it is fragrant and lightly browned and the sausage is deep golden, another 5 minutes. Stir in the broccoli and stir to warm through. Remove from the heat.
  3. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt. Add the pasta to the water and cook until almost al dente, 9 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
  4. Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the sauce, ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1 cup parmesan cheese and the garlic powder. Add the pasta, pasta water, and sausage mixture, and toss well until everything is combined. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared pan and top with the remaining cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Nestle the provolone pieces into the pasta. Sprinkle with the breadcrumbs and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Bake until deeply golden and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
8
per serving
Calories
731
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
64 grams
Protein
42 grams
Fat
34 grams
Saturated Fat
15 grams
Cholestrol
101 milligrams
Sodium
1286 milligrams
Fiber
6 grams
Sugar
8 grams
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