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Sausage and tomato pasta bake with green salad

This sausage and tomato pasta bake serves 4, takes 45 minutes, and is easy to make for about €2.30 per serving. It combines pasta, browned Toulouse sausage, a tomato sauce seasoned with oregano, and melted emmental on top. The trick is undercooking the pasta by five minutes so it finishes in the oven without turning mushy.

Pasta, sausage, tomato and melted cheese on top, that's the dinner that always wins the family vote.

Sausage and tomato pasta bake with green salad
Total time
45 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.30
Calories per person
670 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Winter
The kids
They generally like it

This is the kind of bake that disappears quietly from the table. The pasta soaks up the tomato sauce as it cooks in the oven, the Toulouse sausage adds flavor and heartiness, and the golden emmental topping forms a crust that cracks under your fork. Nothing fancy, just simple ingredients that work well together.

It's a great weeknight dinner when the weather turns cold, quick to put together after work, and a sure hit with kids and adults alike. At Mon Chou, this is exactly the kind of recipe we love suggesting on a fall or winter evening, when you need something comforting that doesn't ask for much effort.

The ingredients

4 people

Pantry

  • Pastaoften in the pantry 350 g
  • Tomato passataoften in the pantry 500 g
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Apple cider vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Oreganooften in the pantry 1 tsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Butcher

  • Toulouse sausages 4

Fruits and vegetables

  • Onion 1
  • Garlic 2 cloves
  • Green salad 1

Dairy

  • Shredded emmental 120 g

Allergens Gluten, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Cook the pasta five minutes less than the package instructions, then drain it. 7 min

    It will finish cooking in the oven without getting mushy.

  2. Brown the sausage rounds in a skillet, then add the chopped onion and garlic. 8 min

    No need for extra oil, the sausage releases enough fat.

  3. Pour in the tomato passata and oregano, add pepper, and let it simmer for a few minutes. 8 min

    Taste before adding salt, the sausage and cheese are already salty.

  4. Mix the pasta into the sauce, pour into a baking dish, and top with emmental.

    Spoon a little sauce into the dish first so the pasta doesn't stick.

  5. Bake at 200°C until golden on top, and serve with the dressed salad. 15 min

    The bake is even better after resting five minutes before serving.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick fresh Toulouse sausage rather than pre-seasoned varieties, it releases more flavor as it cooks.
  • If you like a deeply golden top, slide the dish under the broiler for a few minutes at the end, watching closely so the cheese doesn't burn.
  • Make the sausage and tomato sauce a day ahead if you're short on time, it only gets better once reheated with the pasta.

The variations

  • Swap the Toulouse sausage for chicken sausage for a leaner version.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the sausage with cooked lentils or diced zucchini sautéed in a pan.
  • For kids in a hurry, slice the sausage thinner and add a bit more cheese, the bake will be creamier and quicker to win them over.

What to serve it with

  • Green salad with vinaigrette
  • Fresh bread for scooping sauce
  • Sparkling water with lemon

Storage

The bake keeps for 2 to 3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. It freezes well once cooled, for up to 2 months. Reheat it in the oven or microwave, adding a splash of water if the pasta has soaked up all the sauce.

Questions about this dish

Can you make this bake ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble it the day before and keep it in the fridge unbaked. Let it sit out briefly before baking so it isn't too cold going into the oven.

Can you use a different sausage instead of Toulouse sausage?

You can use chipolatas or plain pork sausage, the flavor will be slightly different but still good. Avoid heavily spiced sausages, as they can overpower the tomato sauce.

How do you keep the pasta from getting mushy after baking?

The key is cooking it five minutes less than the package instructions before mixing it with the sauce. It finishes cooking in the oven and stays firm under the cheesy crust.

Is this bake kid friendly?

Yes, it's designed to appeal to kids thanks to the sausage and melted cheese. You can slice the sausage rounds smaller for younger children.

How long does it take to make a sausage and tomato pasta bake with green salad?

Count 45 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a sausage and tomato pasta bake with green salad?

About 670 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a sausage and tomato pasta bake with green salad cost?

About €2.30 per serving, or €9.20 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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