Creamy Italian Pasta Casserole
Author: Nikki
This Creamy Italian Pasta Casserole is rich, flavorful and absolutely delicious! It is comprised of the most flavorful creamy Italian sauce, sausage and cheese. This is one crowd pleasing meal that is sure to become a new regular in your home!
Ingredients
  • 1 pound penne pasta, cooked according to package directions
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans of stewed tomatoes
  • 3 (0.7 ounce) packages of Italian dressing mix
  • 1 pound cooked hot sausage
  • 2 cups shredded Asiago cheese
  • 1½ cups shredded Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 2 Tablespoons melted butter
  • ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
  • ½ cup shredded Asiago cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with vegetable spray.
  3. In a large sauce pan over medium heat, bring half and half, heavy cream, red pepper flakes, and pepper to a soft boil.
  4. Add cream cheese and stir until melted.
  5. Add tomatoes, Italian dressing mix, and sausage.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups Asiago cheese, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
  7. Add pasta and mix well.
  8. Spoon in prepared baking dish.
  9. In a small bowl combine melted butter, bread crumbs and ½ cup Asiago cheese and mix well. Sprinkle over the casserole.
  10. Bake for 45 minutes or until hot all the way through.
Recipe by Chef in Training at https://www.chef-in-training.com/creamy-italian-pasta-casserole/