Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a medium baking dish.
2. Cook the Pasta
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Prepare the Sausage and Vegetables
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add sausage and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Add mushrooms and thyme, cooking until mushrooms are tender. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Combine Pasta and Sauce
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta with sausage, mushrooms, and cream.
- Stir in half of the cheese. Adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Assemble the Gratin
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Optional: sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cheese for extra crunch.
6. Bake
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
7. Serve
- Let the gratin cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Tips:
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers, spinach, or zucchini.
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of cream and a little grated Parmesan.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
If you like, I can also give a quick 15-minute skillet version that skips the oven and still gives a creamy, cheesy sausage and mushroom pasta.
Do you want me to share that quick skillet version?
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