Italian Sausage and Penne Bake

• links mild Italian sausage↗3
• garlic cloves, minced↗2
• olive oil↗1 tablespoon
• tomato paste↗1 tablespoon
• balsamic vinegar↗1 tablespoon
• diced tomatoes2 cans
• salt↗

  to taste

• oregano↗

  to taste

• ground red pepper↗
• penne pasta, cooked↗8 ounces
• shredded Italian cheese blend↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Saute sausage and garlic in olive oil until browned.

2. 2

   Add tomato paste, vinegar, tomatoes, and seasonings. Cover & simmer for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Combine with pasta in 9x13 pan.

4. 4

   Top with cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.