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Best Italian Bake

A flavorful and satisfying Italian bake featuring classic ingredients like tomato sauce, pasta, sausage, and veggies in a cheesy one-pan meal
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Best Italian Bake, Italian bake recipe, one-pan meal, pasta bake, cheesy Italian casserole, family-friendly dinner, comfort food
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts diced
  • 1 pound Italian sausage sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 red bell peppers chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 pound pasta cooked al dente
  • 2 cups mozzarella shredded
  • 2 jars pasta sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • In a skillet, sauté olive oil, chicken, sausage, onion, and bell peppers seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  • Combine cooked pasta, meat mixture, and pasta sauce in a baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes to brown the cheese.

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container or frozen for later use. Customize with your favorite vegetables and cheeses for a unique twist

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 15mg
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