For an Italian-themed meal, prepare this rich and cheesy Italian sausage pasta. Italian sausages have an earthy and licorice-like taste to them due to the fennel and anise. Thanks to the shape of the cavatappi pasta, you’ll can enjoy the sauce, cheese, and delicious sausages in one bite.
๐ด Check the full recipe on how to make Baked Cavatappi with Italian Sausage here:
Ingredients:
1 lb cavatappi pasta, cooked & cooled
1 lb Italian sausages, crumbled
1-28 oz can diced or crushed tomatoes
5ยฝ oz yellow or red onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried basil
Salt & ground black pepper to taste
To Serve:
Chopped parsley
โฌ๏ธ How to make Baked Cavatappi with Italian Sausage โฌ๏ธ
0:10 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking casserole with cooking spray.
0:15 In a deep skillet, warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. Place the Italian sausage crumbles in the pan, and saute until caramelized.
0:35 Add in the chopped onion, garlic, oregano, and basil. Continue sauteing until translucent.
0:55 Stir in crushed tomatoes and honey. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously, then reduce heat to low. Let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
1:30 Stir in the cavatappi pasta. Transfer the pasta and sauce into the baking dish.
1:45 Sprinkle it with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake for 30 minutes until the dish is warmed through and the cheese has melted.
2:05 Garnish with parsley and serve.
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