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Baked Penne Bolognese

An Italian pasta dish seasoned and baked to perfection with healthy plant-based meats. Baked Penne Bolognese can happily feed a family or a crowd for all to enjoy!

15 min

Preparation
70 min

Cooking
85 min

Total time
4

Servings
Easy

Level
14

Ingredients

Ingredients
Instructions
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Ingredients:

16 ounce Hungry Planet Italian Sausage™ Plant-Based GroundBuy Now
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons raw garlic
⅓ cup raw onions, chopped
1½ tablespoons dried oregano
1¼ cups canned puree tomatoes
2 teaspoons fennel seed
⅓ cup vegetable broth
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch black pepper
1⅓ pound cooked pasta, salted
2 teaspoons basil, chopped
⅓ cup vegan parmesan cheese
* Please use whatever products you have in your kitchen; plant-based ingredients are just what we have in ours.

Instructions:

Step 1.

In a suitable size saucepot, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil to smoking. Add 16 ounce Hungry Planet Italian Sausage™ and saute for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir and scrape the bottom frequently.
Step 2.

Add 2 teaspoons garlic, ⅓ cup onion, and 1½ tablespoons oregano and saute for 5 minutes.
Step 3.

Add 1¼ cups tomato puree, 2 teaspoons fennel seed, ⅓ cup vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes.
Step 4.

Toss 1⅓ pound noodles with sauce and 2 teaspoons of basil. Put pasta in a baking dish. Top with ⅓ cup of vegan parmesan, cover, and bake 30 minutes at 350°F. Remove cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.