For those who appreciate the time spent in the kitchen, and also do not worry much about excess weight and proper nutrition, this recipe (with photo) of pasta with sausage and cheese baked in the oven will be a great help on days full of work. This dish has long established itself not only in speed and ease of preparation, but also in that it relieves hunger for a very long time, which is appreciated by people who have a long working day. A separate feature of it is that the components can be supplemented with various vegetables and spices, sometimes significantly changing the taste of the casserole, which makes it possible to cook it quite often without fear of being bored.
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The most common recipe for pasta with sausage in the oven is prepared from four components: flour products, sausages, vegetables and pouring, which can be based on eggs or hard cheese. The sausage variety is not of particular importance: a more budgetary option - these are sausages or sausages, who want more impressive - can use ham or semi-smoked versions of these products.
Of vegetables, tomatoes are usually used, less often broccoli or green beans, sometimes carrots. In any interpretation of the recipe for pasta with sausage, a fill must be present that turns the dish into a casserole: it is either an egg-milk mixture (it is also called scrambled eggs) or egg-cheese. Enterprising chefs often mix several mixtures, creating brighter tastes, sometimes seasoning the dish with a lot of spices.
Essential Ingredients
For the preparation of pasta with sausage according to the recipe, which is considered basic, you will need such products:
- 400 grams of pasta and sausage;
- three eggs;
- 200 grams of hard cheese;
- incomplete glass of milk;
- two tomatoes;
- 60-80 grams of butter;
- salt and spices to taste.
Preliminary preparation
According to this recipe, pasta, sausage and cheese are laid out in layers in a baking dish and poured with an egg-milk mixture, so the flour products should be boiled in salted water before half-cooked or, as the culinary experts say, al dente.
In this case, it is advisable to use pasta from hard varieties so that they perfectly retain their shape. The amount of cooking water is at least three liters so that the flour products float freely. When the necessary readiness is achieved, drain the water, pushing the contents of the pan into a colander. Some people advise adding a couple of tablespoons of oil to the water so that the pasta does not stick together, but this is completely useless. The best condition for high-quality heat treatment is a sufficient amount of water.
Should I add seasoning?
In a simple recipe for pasta with sausage, there is nothing but salt and a pinch of black pepper, but some people prefer brighter flavors using different spices and seasonings.
For instance:
- Basil: fresh small leaves of this amazing plant will significantly transform the dish, giving it a touch of the Mediterranean. The main thing is not to overdo it, because with spicy herbs it is always like this: putting a little is senseless, and a lot - the taste of the main products is lost under the pressure of the aroma. For a standard serving, only about 8-10 leaves are needed. Just do not forget: a basil with purple leaves is a badge, it is green that is needed, and without a characteristic lemon smell.
- Coriander in combination with black pepper: this is a classic version of mixing simple spices to give the dish a more βmeatyβ flavor, because they are used in the manufacture of different types of sausages.
- Nutmeg: 1/4 nut, grated on a fine grater, goes well with mushrooms, if you decide to add them to the main components of the casserole. If you add one clove of garlic, chopped and slightly warmed up in a frying pan - you are guaranteed a food orgasm!
Step by step cooking
Then, according to the recipe for pasta and sausage, diced, combine, cut the tomatoes into circles. Cheese should be grated. Grease a baking dish with oil, divide the entire amount of pasta into three parts and put the first one on the bottom of the dishes. Then sprinkle with cheese and lay out a layer of tomatoes, on top of which lay the second layer of flour products. Next, two more layers, alternating them in a given form. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with milk until light foam, add salt and seasoning to taste preferences, and then pour the pasta with the mixture, trying to distribute it evenly throughout the form.
Place the form in the oven, heated to 200-220 degrees, and bake for 15 minutes. Next, evenly distribute the remaining oil on the surface of the casserole and return the form to the oven for another 10-15 minutes. If cheese is left, then you can sprinkle it on top, an appetizing crust is formed, which will add a taste sensation. The finished dish is served in moderately hot form, optionally sprinkled with finely chopped parsley or dill.
What can be used as an additional ingredient?
Those who often use a recipe for pasta with sausage in a pan (without baking in the oven) often add two or three additional ingredients to the main ingredients to not only enhance the taste, but also increase the calorie content of the dish, which is important for those who is engaged in heavy physical labor or simply has a busy schedule.
Which products can be advised:
- Mushrooms: 200-300 grams are taken per standard portion, but pre-fried until a good blush is possible together with onions. The easiest way to use mushrooms, as they are available and quickly cooked.
- Broccoli: this type of cabbage has long established itself as an excellent supplier of protein and important nutrients to the human body, while being a product with a negative calorie content (it takes more energy to digest than broccoli gives), which makes this vegetable a favorite of nutritionists. Before mixing with pasta, broccoli should be disassembled into small inflorescences and boiled in salted water for 3-5 minutes.
- Green beans: they are used in the same way as broccoli, only each pod should first be cut into two or three parts. Usually no more than 150 grams of product per 400 grams of flour products is used.
Calorie dishes
The above recipe for casseroles with pasta and sausage has a fairly high energy value: from 270 to 360 kcal, which depends on the type of sausage and cheese selected for cooking, as well as additional ingredients. Therefore, you should not abuse such a dish, especially for those who have a tendency to be overweight.
You can reduce the calorie content of a dish by removing cheese from the recipe, and replacing fatty sausages with simple boiled sausage or milk sausages. It is also better to replace part of the sausage and pasta with a larger amount of green vegetables (broccoli, spinach, kohlrabi), which will contribute to the digestion of their fiber.