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Cook Penne pasta according to package instructions minus two minutes. While water heats and pasta cooks, prepare other ingredients.
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Drain pasta and transfer to baking dish. (I used four ceramic baking dishes, see photo)
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees, place oven rack in center of oven.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for two minutes until onion is translucent.
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Add sausage and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it turns from pink to white.
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Add marinara, water, basil, and oregano
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Bring to simmer, reduce heat to medium and cook for five minutes. Add salt and pepper if desired.
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Pour sausage mixture over penne. Top with cheese. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Let stand for five minutes before serving. Enjoy!