Creamy, cozy, and oven-baked to perfection, this sausage Alfredo pasta bake is the kind of dinner that feels extra comforting without being complicated. Tender pasta is tossed in a rich homemade Alfredo sauce, layered with savory beef or turkey sausage, and baked until bubbly and golden. It’s a warm, family-style meal that works just as well for busy weeknights as it does for relaxed weekends.
Ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb beef or turkey sausage, sliced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the penne pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef or turkey sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream, cooking until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning until smooth. Add the cooked pasta and sausage, tossing to coat evenly.
- Transfer to the baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden. Garnish with parsley if using.
Tip
For an extra golden top, broil the pasta bake for the last 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye on it.
Serve this creamy bake straight from the oven and enjoy every cozy bite. Save it now so it’s ready when comfort food cravings hit.
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Sausage Alfredo Pasta Bake
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Description
Creamy sausage Alfredo pasta bake made with tender penne, rich homemade Alfredo sauce, and melty cheese, baked until golden.
Ingredients
12 oz penne pasta
1 lb beef or turkey sausage, sliced
3 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the penne pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef or turkey sausage until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, melt the butter, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream, cooking until slightly thickened.
5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning until smooth. Add the cooked pasta and sausage, tossing to coat evenly.
6. Transfer to the baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden. Garnish with parsley if using.
Notes
This dish can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American