Baked Penne with Vodka Sauce, Ricotta & Sausage

Name: Baked Penne with Vodka Sauce, Ricotta & Sausage
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; 1 lb hot Italian sausage; 4 cups onions (thinly sliced, about 2-3 onions); ¼ cup fresh basil (thinly sliced); salt and pepper; 3 cloves garlic (minced); ½ cup vodka; 28 ounce can whole tomatoes (with the uice); 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne; ½ cup cream; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 lb penne pasta; 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated); 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese (grated)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 30min

This recipe for baked penne pasta combines homemade vodka sauce, with ricotta cheese and crumbled Italian sausage. It’s my go-to pasta casserole to serve friends and family, because it’s easy to make ahead of time and freeze wonderfully!

Updated at: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 04:20:16 GMT