This Baked Penne with Sausage is the perfect 30-minute weeknight meal that’s incredibly delish and budget-friendly! It’s a favorite meal prep dinner the family loves. Got 30 minutes?  That’s all you need to serve up this mouthwatering, all-in-one dinner! In This Article Why This Recipe Stands OutKey Recipe IngredientsSubstitutions And VariationsStep-By-Step Recipe InstructionsHow To Prep AheadWhat To Serve With Baked Penne With SausageCommonly Asked QuestionsBaked Penne with Sausage RecipeMore to Cook And Eat View more This post may contain affiliate links, at no additional cost to you. Why This Recipe Stands Out We’re all about easy, satisfying dinner recipes that bring everyone to the table. Here’s why this dish is a winner: Lively Flavors: This recipe featured seasoned sausage, sweet bell peppers, and your favorite red sauce all tossed together with penne pasta and cooked to perfection! It reminds us of our super popular Penne with Vodka Sauce. Budget-Friendly: We use affordable, pantry staples to make this delicious baked penne to give you an effortlessly baked meal. Quick and Easy: From start to finish, you can make this easy pasta dish in just 30 minutes! We love it for busy weeknights, just like our 30-Minute Chili Mac. Make-Ahead: This dish can be assembled in advance, making it the perfect recipe for meal prep or for entertaining. Kids Love This: This is one of those favorite weeknight meals that will jump right into regular dinner rotation. Key Recipe Ingredients Sweet Italian Sausage – Italian sausage add a rich, savory flavor that sets this recipe apart. We slice them up for easy cooking and bite-sized pieces in every bite. Bell Peppers and Onions – Sliced bell peppers and onions add a fresh, slightly sweet flavor and a satisfying crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender sausage and pasta. Pasta Sauce – We use a jar of our favorite tomato-based pasta sauce as a shortcut to add a robust base to our dish. Penne Pasta – We use penne pasta for its tube-like shape, which is perfect for capturing the sauce and small bits of sausage and veggies in every bite. Cheeses – A topping of mozzarella and parmesan cheese adds a gooey, salty finish that takes this dish to the next level. Substitutions And Variations Here are some of our favorite substitution and variation ideas: Meat: Feel free to use spicy Italian sausage, ground sausage, ground beef or ground turkey instead. If you use unseasoned ground meat, be sure to season and brown it prior to using. Try this seasoned salt using kosher salt. Cheese: The recipe calls for mozzarella and parmesan, but you can certainly get creative with your cheese choices. Try a blend of Italian cheeses or a sprinkle of sharp cheddar or gouda. Veggies: Try adding mushrooms, zucchini, or even some leafy greens like spinach or kale. You can also leave out the veggies if you prefer. Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions Preheat the oven to 400F and cook the sausage and onions in a pot over medium-high heat until brown and cooked through. Add sliced peppers and cook until tender. Stir in the pasta sauce, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper. Then stir in the cooked penne. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake for 5-10 minutes then serve. For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below. How To Prep Ahead Take a look at our best prep-ahead strategies for this recipe: Prep the Ingredients: You can slice the sausage, onion, and bell peppers in advance. Store them in the fridge for up to 2 days before using them in the recipe. Assemble Ahead: This dish can be assembled ahead of time. Follow the recipe instructions, transfer the unbaked casserole to your desired baking dish, and store it in the fridge. When you’re ready to enjoy, sprinkle the cheese on top and bake. Meal Prep Full Dish: You can completely make this dish ahead of time and divide it into containers to serve throughout the week. This Baked Penne with Sausage is done in 30 minutes or less for an easy and ideal weeknight dinner. What To Serve With Baked Penne With Sausage Vegetables A simple Kale Brussel Sprouts Salad adds freshness crispy nutrition to your meal. We also love serving it with our Easy Roasted Vegetables. Bread This Easiest Garlic Cheese Bread is always a hit with the family. We also love these Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls for mopping up any extra sauce. Soup A light, brothy soup can make a great starter for your meal. We recommend this Chicken and Vegetable Tortellini Soup or Minestrone Soup. If you prefer a creamier soup, try making this Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup or Curry Butternut Squash Soup. Commonly Asked Questions What type of sausage is best for baked penne? For this recipe, we recommend using 1 ½ lbs of cooked sweet Italian sausage links or your favorite flavor of sausage. You can also brown/cook ground sausage or substitute it with a plant-based sausage for a vegetarian option. Should I rinse the cooked penne pasta? No, you should not rinse the cooked penne pasta. C233ook it a bit under al dente, drain it, and then stir it into the sauce. This way, it won’t overcook in the oven. What type of pasta sauce should I use? You can use any 24 oz jar of your favorite tomato-based pasta sauce for this recipe. Choose a sauce that you enjoy as it will be a key flavor in the dish. If you have the time, you can also make your own homemade pasta sauce. How long does baked penne with sausage keep? This dish can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight container to maintain its freshness and flavor. Print Baked Penne with Sausage This Baked Penne with Sausage is done in 30 minutes or less! Easy and ideal for busy weeknights. The savory, sweet, and tangy goodness of this dish makes it a family favorite. Watch them go back for seconds or thirds! Course Dinner, MainCuisine American Italian, ItalianMethod Bake Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 10 minutes minutesTotal Time 25 minutes minutes Servings 4 servings Calories 879kcal Author Amy Dong Ingredients1 ½ lbs sweet Italian sausage cooked links, sliced1 onion sliced1 red bell pepper seeded, sliced1 green bell pepper seeded, sliced24 oz tomato pasta sauce your favorite brand or homemade1 tsp garlic powderkosher salt to tasteblack pepper to taste10 oz penne pasta cooked a bit under al dente and drained (not rinsed)mozzarella for toppingparmesan cheese for topping InstructionsPreheat oven to 400F, with rack on upper middle position.In a large heavy pot, cook sausage and onions over medium high heat. Stir and cook about 5 minutes, or just until browned and cooked through.Add sliced peppers, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in red pasta sauce and garlic powder. Add salt and pepper to taste.Stir in cooked penne and coat well with sauce. Transfer to desired baking dish. Sprinkle with desired amount of cheese over the top.Bake uncovered, about 5-10 minutes, or just until cheese is melted. Notes Feel free to use spicy Italian sausage links, or ground sausage. If using ground sausage, brown it in a skillet before adding to recipe.  Prep your ingredients ahead of time, so they’re ready to go when you need them. This makes the cooking process much smoother. Don’t be shy with the cheese! It’s the crowning glory of this dish, so feel free to sprinkle on as much as you like. This recipe is part of our 30-Minute Meals Collection. We love serving this baked pasta with Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls to mop up any extra sauce.   If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating. We hearing from you!  Join our Free Recipe Club and get our newest, best recipes each week! NutritionCalories: 879kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 1251mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1042IU | Vitamin C: 67mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg More to Cook And Eat Chunky Sausage and Vegetable Pasta Sauce – This chunky sausage and vegetable pasta sauce is chock full of favorite ingredients. It is easy and flavorful. Leftover sauce tastes even better tomorrow! Penne with Vodka Sauce – This recipe for Penne with Vodka Sauce is the ultimate comfort dish taken up a notch. It’s tangy, slightly spicy, creamy, and with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. One-Pan Chicken Fajita Pasta – You can have a healthy, delicious, and fast meal with this 20-Minute Chicken Fajita Pasta. It’s a scrumptious skillet meal that’s made for busy weeknights! Penne with Sun-Dried Tomato Vodka Sauce – Get out of a boring dinner rut with this mouthwatering Penne with Sun-Dried Tomato Vodka Sauce. Don’t be fooled by its title; this dish is as easy as it gets. The post Baked Penne with Sausage appeared first on Chew Out Loud.

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Abortion is on the ballot in the 2024 election. It’s literally on the ballot in 10 states, with voters deciding whether to amend their constitutions to guarantee abortion access through most or all of pregnancy. But it’s also on the ballot in the presidential election because the two candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, have different positions on whether, and how forcefully, the federal government should call the shots. Trump says that states should be able decide whether, and to what extent, to restrict abortion. Harris, as well as some Senate candidates, claim in their ads that electing Trump would lead to a “national abortion ban.” That’s unlikely, since Trump says he would veto such a ban if Congress ever passed one. “Veto,” Merriam-Webster tells us, is the opposite of “approve.” Ya don’t say. Harris, in contrast, says that states should have no say at all and that Congress must prevent them from limiting abortion in any way. As a senator, she cosponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act, federal legislation that would prohibit state or local governments from doing anything that could, even potentially or indirectly, limit abortion. This would include measures that large majorities of Americans, in pro-life states or even nationally, support, such as bans on elective abortions after a certain point in a pregnancy. But it gets worse. Not only would the Women’s Health Protection Act prevent any pro-life laws or policies going forward, it would require state and local governments to repeal any already on the books. In other words, no state anywhere in America could, no matter how its citizens felt about it, ever have any laws, rules, regulations, practices, or anything else that could conceivably (yes, that pun was intended) limit abortion in any way. Today, 41 states prohibit abortion during different stages of pregnancy. Fourteen of them ban abortion from conception, four after six weeks, two after 12 weeks, two after 15 or 18 weeks, and 19 after 20 weeks. Lest you think that these abortion “bans” actually prevent many abortions, nearly 94% of abortions nationally occur before 12 weeks. The Women’s Health Protection Act would require every one of these 41 states to repeal its abortion ban. Mississippi’s 15-week ban, which was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2022, covers only 4% of abortions, but it still has to go. Utah’s 18-week ban only prohibits about 2% of abortions, but it’s still too strong. Eleven states ban abortion after “viability,” or when an unborn child might live outside the womb. That’s generally considered to be at about 24 weeks, but that law is also out the door. Harris’ claim that the Women’s Health Protection Act simply “codifies” Roe v. Wade is not only false, but it’s especially deceptive coming from a lawyer who should know better. Even the Supreme Court in Roe said that states may ban abortion after viability and used words such as “mother” and “unborn children” more than 100 times. Except for the “W” in its title, the Women’s Health Protection Act doesn’t even use the word “woman.” Roe v. Wade did not require taxpayers to pay for elective abortions, but this act would. Roe v. Wade also allowed states to require at least some level of parental involvement, such as notification or consent, when a young girl gets an abortion. This act would not. In other words, the Women’s Health Protection Act would prefer coercion of a girl to have an abortion over any chance that her family or friends might help her decide otherwise. Abortion is on the Nov. 5 ballot, and the choice is pretty stark. Abortion advocates like Harris call themselves “pro-choice” but, it turns out, want to deny any choice to anyone about whether to protect human beings in the womb. Thomas Jipping serves as senior legal fellow at The Heritage Foundation. Heritage is listed for identification purposes only. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not reflect any institutional position for Heritage or its Board of Trustees. The post Harris Wants to Repeal All State Abortion Limits appeared first on The Daily Signal.

A documentary series covering President Trump’s 2024 campaign provided a glimpse of how he operates behind the scenes. A clip from “Art of the Surge: The Donald Trump Comeback” circulating on social media shows Trump interacting with staffers and directing social media posts. The footage shows his real-time reactions to Kamala Harris’ DNC speech. WATCH: I used to think there was no way Trump was coming up with all his posts by himself, but the "Art of the Surge" documentary proves IT'S ALL HIM. He literally controls everything to the last detail He really is just built different. Also, those are some great typing skills… pic.twitter.com/KwG5PKOOE0 — George (@BehizyTweets) October 30, 2024 Another clip showed Trump interacting with advisors and speaking with Elon Musk. “There’s been a massive attack on our servers,” Musk said. “They keep trying to assassinate you, basically; now they’re trying to assassinate you electronically,” he added. “Attack on the server — that’s the coolest thing I’ve ever heard. I don’t even know what you’re talking about,” Trump responded. WATCH: ELON: “There’s been a massive attack on our servers… they keep trying to assassinate you basically now they’re trying to assassinate you electronically” TRUMP: “Attack on the server — that’s the coolest thing I’ve ever heard. I don’t even know what you’re talking about” https://t.co/OwaJkkGq74 pic.twitter.com/0kRdSGHKQO — ALX (@alx) October 29, 2024 The multi-episode series, produced by Ashokan Studios, says it will “give you an inside look at Trump’s road to take back the White House this election year.” Watch the trailer: The series has released the first four episodes on X. Episode 1: We’ll Make It Happen “A rare front row seat to the debate that ended Joe Biden’s career and the minutes before Donald Trump arrived in Butler. We board Trump Force One for unprecedented backstage access to the campaign,” Art of the Surge wrote. Take a front-row seat to watch history unfold: a window into @realdonaldtrump’s race for the White House like you’ve never seen before. This is the Art of the Surge. CLICK NOW to watch Episode 1: We’ll Make It Happen pic.twitter.com/BBHdYVDJ0D — Art of the Surge (@ArtoftheSurge) October 24, 2024 Episode 2: In the Bullseye “An assassin tries to take out President Trump in Butler, PA and our cameras are just 15 feet away from it all. This is the closest anyone will ever get to understanding what really happened that day,” Art of the Surge wrote. History was almost rewritten in Butler, PA, and we were just 15 feet away. Art of the Surge, Episode 2: In the Bullseye — See the raw, real attempt that shook the nation. Watch here for the closest look at what really happened. pic.twitter.com/Aq3lQkFeHq — Art of the Surge (@ArtoftheSurge) October 25, 2024 Episode 3: It’s a Dangerous Job “Donald Trump risks his life in a rare trip to the border, embraces crypto and battles the media at a Black journalism conference. Then go to Mar-a-Lago ahead of a historic conversation with Elon Musk,” Art of the Surge wrote. From the U.S.-Mexico Border to the heart of cryptocurrency, Donald Trump faces new threats on his life in Episode 3. And go inside Mar-a-Lago ahead of an encounter with Elon Musk. Episode 3: It’s a Dangerous Job — a rare look inside the risky path to the Presidency. pic.twitter.com/LFe5chRKON — Art of the Surge (@ArtoftheSurge) October 27, 2024 Episode 4: There’s Something Wrong There  “A debate prep session extends late into the night as Kamala Harris takes the stage at the DNC and Donald Trump and his team launch into a digital blitzkrieg against her from his Las Vegas hotel room,” Art of the Surge wrote. Have you ever wondered what Donald Trump is like when out of the public eye? Watch him interact with his top advisors, Elon Musk and the media.⁰⁰ Episode Four, There's Something’s Wrong There, also captures Trump responding to Kamala Harris in real time. pic.twitter.com/iZYdCFj0BH — Art of the Surge (@ArtoftheSurge) October 29, 2024