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For Italian food lovers seeking a simple, delicious, one-pan meal, this cheesy Italian bake recipe is a winner. Combining classic flavors like tomato sauce, pasta, sausage, and veggies, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish you’ll make time and again.
Choosing the Right Pasta for Baking
When selecting pasta for baking casseroles, opt for shapes that hold sauce well, such as:
Rigatoni
Large shells
Wagon wheels
Lasagna noodles
Pipe rigate
These sturdier pastas maintain their shape and don’t become mushy throughout the baking process.
Ingredients
Quantity Ingredient
1 1/2 lbs Chicken breasts, diced
1 lb Italian sausage, sliced
1 Onion, chopped
2 Red bell peppers, chopped
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 lb Pasta, cooked al dente
2 cups Shredded mozzarella
2 jars Pasta sauce
2 tbsp Olive oil
To taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
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