CHEESY PENNE PASTA AND SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE

Cheesy Penne Pasta and Smoked Sausage Casserole image

Provided by jmills326

Categories Penne

Time 55m

Yield 1 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
14 ounces smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 1/2 cups milk
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 1/2 cups cheddar French-fried onions, separated (I couldn't find cheddar, so I used regular and it was great)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded, divided

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, brown sausage in a skillet and drain. (I skipped this step since I was using fully cooked turkey smoked sausage and wouldn't have any fat to render).
In a large bowl, combine milk and soup.
Stir in 1/2 cup onions, 1/4 cup of each cheese, and sausage.
Drain pasta and stir into sausage mixture.
Transfer to a greased 13 x 9 baking dish.
Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Sprinkle with remaining onions and cheese.
Bake, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 74.2, Sodium 990.6, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 18.1