Gluten-free Penne Pasta alla Contadina

Ingredients

  1. 8 ounces Marcelli Formaggi gluten free penne
  2. 2 tablespoons olive oil Terre Delabbazia
  3. 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
  4. 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  5. 2 carrots, sliced
  6. 1 red bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
  7. 1 green bell pepper, cut in 1-inch pieces
  8. 3 cloves garlic, minced
  9. 2 teaspoons dried basil
  10. 1 jar gluten free tomato basil sauce
  11. 12 ounces precooked smoked chicken sausage, such as andouille or chorizo, sliced
  12. 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley, divided
  13. 4 ounces grated Pecorino di Parco

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Cook penne in boiling salted water until al dente, or about 2 minutes less than directed on the package.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large deep skillet or saucepan. Add onion, mushrooms, carrots, peppers, garlic and basil. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce, sausage, cooked pasta and 2 Tbsp. parsley. Heat through. Transfer to a 13x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining parsley and pecorino cheese.
  5. Bake 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.