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Baked Penne with Italian Sausage Click here to download PDF Try this favorite with our Moody Press Zinfandel or Cabernet Sauvignon, the Chardonnay is in the sauce! Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package dry penne pasta 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound mild Italian sausage, casing removed  1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup Moody Press Cellars Chardonnay  1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with garlic 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Place sausage and onion in the skillet and cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain excess fat. Pour in wine, and cook for 1 minute, stirring, to deglaze the pan. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with cooked pasta and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella, place mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with remaining mozzarella. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serve & enjoy with friends, family and San Joaquin Wine Co. wines!