Freezer Sausage and Pepper Pasta Bake
A cheesy, tomatoey pasta bake with browned sausages and sweet peppers that goes straight from freezer to oven.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.91 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cook the penne in boiling water for 2 minutes less than the packet says. Drain and rinse under cold water.
8 min - 2
Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the sausages for 10 minutes until browned. Slice them into chunks.
10 min - 3
In the same pan cook the onions and peppers for 8 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato purée and oregano and stir for 1 minute.
8 min - 4
Add the tomatoes and the sausage chunks. Simmer for 15 minutes until thick.
15 min - 5
Mix the sauce with the penne and half the mozzarella. Tip into two foil trays and top with the rest of the mozzarella and the parmesan.
- 6
Cool fully, cover and freeze for up to 3 months. To cook, thaw overnight and bake at 190°C (170°C fan) for 30 minutes until bubbling and golden.
30 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.