Its a cheesy, meaty classic.

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My children are absolute pasta monsters.

A pasta bake like this one is a meal all in itself, and no side dishes are required.

Italian Sausage Pasta Bake in a dish with a serving scooped out

Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.

Drain in a colander.

Italian Sausage Pasta Bake in a baking dish with one serving scooped out

Simply Recipes / Coco Morante

Use scissors or a paring knife to snip through and remove the sausage meat from the casings.

Add the sausage meat to a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Turn off the heat and set aside.

view from above of Italian Sausage Pasta Bake in a casserole dish

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Add the cooked pasta and sausage to a large mixing bowl.

Transfer half of the pasta and sausage mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Sprinkle on half of the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan.

Add half of the ricotta, spooning it on in 1-tablespoon dollops.

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