PENNE PASTA BAKE

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Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories Pasta

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb italian sausage, hot
1/2 c onion, chopped
1/2 c green pepper, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1 jar(s) (24 oz.) traditional spaghetti sauce
1 pkg (10 oz.) philadelphis italian cheese and herb cooking creme, divided
1 c shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 c grated parmesan cheese
3 c penne pasta, cooked

Steps:

1. In a large skillet, brown the Italian sausage with the onion, pepper, and garlic. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup of the cooking creme and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
2. Spoon mixture into a 2-qt casserole dish and top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
3. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 20 minutes or until heated through, uncovering after 15 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve while hot.