---
title: Saucy Pork & Penne Casserole
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/saucy-pork-penne-casserole-64f8895f28f67f0f15b17e0b
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 30 minutes
time required: 45 minutes
difficulty: medium
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Multi-Portion
  - New
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 515
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the dish, though some found it a bit bland. Adding extra herbs, garlic, or spices can boost the flavor.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers praised the simplicity, with many noting it was super easy to make and great for feeding a crowd.
nutrition:
  calories: 960
  protein: 47
  fat: 41
  saturated fat: 13
  carbohydrates: 100
  sugar: 18
  fiber: 7
  cholesterol: 125
  sodium: 1170
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/American%20Recipes/Casseroles/saucy-pork-penne-casserole.avif"
---

Adjust rack to top and preheat oven to 450°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, wash and dry produce. Once boiling, add @penne pasta{24%ounce} and cook until al dente, ~{10%minutes}. Drain.

While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%teaspoon} in a large pan over medium-high. Add @ground pork{40%ounce} and cook, breaking up, until browned, 4–6 minutes. Season with @Tuscan Heat Spice{2%tablespoon}, @salt{}, and @pepper{}.

Stir in @Marinara Cup{56%ounce} and half the @milk{1%unit} (all for 8 servings). Bring to a bubble, then remove from heat. Stir in @spinach{10%ounce} and @chili flakes{2%teaspoon}. Cover until wilted, then stir in half the @Mozzarella Cheese{1.5%cup}. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

Transfer drained penne to a 9×13-inch #baking dish{}. Pour sauce over pasta and stir to combine.

Top with remaining mozzarella, @panko breadcrumbs{1%cup}, and a drizzle of @olive oil{2%teaspoon}. Bake until panko is crispy, ~{15%minutes}.

Divide and serve directly from baking dish, or family-style.