Fabiano Viviani's Latin-Inspired Baked Penne Recipe

The classic Italian dish baked penne gets a little kick of south-of-the-border flavor with spicy peppers and a dash of cumin.

This recipe is courtesy of Johnsonville and Fabio Viviani via the digital food series "Dinner Is Served."

Fabiano Viviani's Latin-Inspired Baked Penne Recipe
3.7 from 6 ratings
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
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Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
  • 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
  • ½ medium red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small poblano pepper, sliced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
  • ½ 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
Directions
  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.
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