No-Boil, No-Brown Italian Sausage & Pasta Bake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2

Spray a 3-qt 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray then arrange uncooked pasta evenly in the dish.

Step 3

Combine spaghetti sauce, beef broth, water, garlic powder, salt, pepper and oregano then stir well. Gently pour sauce mixture over pasta taking care to keep the pasta evenly spread throughout the pan.

Step 4

Remove casing from sausage links then pinch off 1-inch pieces and place evenly over pasta (yes, raw).

Step 5

Arrange mozzarella around sausage pieces.

Step 6

Cover dish tightly with two layers of aluminum foil then bake at 425 degrees for 40 minutes.

Step 7

Remove foil then top dish with 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (if using). Continue baking, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until cheese and sausage are golden brown and most of the sauce has reduced.

Step 8

Let dish rest for 15 minutes before serving. If desired, top with more parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley.