Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, sauté the sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil, onions, celery, and carrots. Cook until vegetables are soft.
- Add garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine cooked sausage with tomato sauce. Add beans and wine, simmer for 5 more minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk, simmer until thickened. Stir in Parmesan, provolone, and mozzarella cheeses.
- Combine pasta with sauce, place in casserole dish, and top with mozzarella.
- Bake for 5 minutes until cheese is golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
This baked pasta with beans is perfect comfort food for a family dinner.