Best 10 Cheesy Sausage Rotini Casserole Recipes

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Are you seeking a dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings? Look no further than the cheesy sausage rotini casserole, a culinary masterpiece that combines tender rotini pasta, succulent sausage, and an irresistible cheese sauce. This delightful casserole is not only easy to prepare, but also a crowd-pleaser that is perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or simply a hearty family meal. With its rich and flavorful ingredients, the cheesy sausage rotini casserole is sure to leave you and your loved ones wanting more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK & CHEESY SAUSAGE ROTINI



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Toss diced tomatoes and sliced Italian sausage with cooked pasta for this Quick & Cheesy Sausage Rotini. This sausage rotini is an easy weeknight dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 lb. Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook sausage in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 10 min. or until done, stirring occasionally; drain. Return sausage to skillet. Add tomatoes, onions and dressing; stir. Cook 5 min. or until onions are heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add sausage mixture and 1/2 cup cheese; mix lightly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 15 g

CHEESY SAUSAGE RIGATONI



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound rigatoni
1 onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds Italian sausage
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Two 25-ounce jars marinara sauce
Two 8-ounce balls fresh mozzarella, cut into large cubes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the rigatoni according to the package instructions; drain and set aside to cool.
  • Saute the onions in the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Crumble in the sausage, add the crushed red pepper and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the marinara sauce, mix everything together and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • To assemble, add about 2 spoonfuls of the sauce--just enough to coat the bottom--to a baking dish. Then layer half of the cooled noodles, half of the mozzarella cubes and half of the remaining sauce. Repeat the process: layer the remaining noodles, mozzarella and sauce, then top with the Parmesan. Cover and put in the fridge or freezer until ready to cook.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cook the rigatoni until heated through and bubbling, 25 minutes straight from the fridge, or 2 hours straight from the freezer. Garnish with minced parsley before serving.

CHEESY SAUSAGE ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE



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My mom would make this recipe with the zucchini and tomatoes that would flourish in our garden. It's my favorite casserole.

Provided by Mandy Stevenson Hudson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup uncooked white rice
1 cup water
1 pound pork sausage
¼ cup chopped onion
1 cup diced fresh tomato
4 cups cubed zucchini squash
2 (4 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food, cubed
1 pinch dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until evenly browned. Drain excess grease. Stir in zucchini and tomatoes, and cook until tender. Stir in rice, mushrooms, and cheese. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Spread into a 9x13 inch baking dish, or a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 989.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

CHEESY SMOKED SAUSAGE CASSEROLE



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My version of my grandmother's layered elbow, smoked sausage, stewed tomato, and cheese casserole.

Provided by I ♥ allrecipes

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups elbow macaroni
1 pound smoked beef sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
1 sweet onion, diced small
2 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
¼ teaspoon onion powder, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package shredded American cheese (such as Kraft® Melts)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish and oil with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir sausage, tomatoes and reserved juice, onion, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, 2 teaspoons olive oil, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Add elbow macaroni and stir. Pour macaroni mixture into prepared baking dish, sprinkle with American cheese, and cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove aluminum foil from baking dish, increase heat to 425, and bake until sauce is bubbly, and the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 914.8 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

ITALIAN SAUSAGE RIGATONI BAKE



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This casserole combines all of our favorite Italian flavors, but the fresh mozzarella really sets it apart! -Blair Lonergan, Rochelle, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
5 cups marinara sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 pound sliced part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cook rigatoni according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms and pepper over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain. Stir in marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese and cream. Add rigatoni and toss to coat., In each of 2 greased 8-in. square baking dishes, layer one-fourth of the rigatoni mixture and one-fourth of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and cheese is melted, 25-35 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil if tops brown too quickly.) Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 375°. Bake casseroles as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

ROTINI CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Pasta dishes are a favorite in our family. I changed the original recipe to suit our tastes...and we all think this comforting casserole is delicious. I like to accompany it with a tossed green salad. -Ruth Lee of Troy, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-3/4 cups uncooked tricolor rotini or spiral pasta
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 package (16 ounces) frozen Italian-blend vegetables
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup crushed cornflakes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute onion, celery and garlic in oil until tender. Drain pasta; place in a bowl, Add the onion mixture, chicken, soup, milk, frozen vegetables, cheese, parsley, thyme and salt., Pour into a shallow 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with cornflakes; spritz with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESY SAUSAGE AND PENNE CASSEROLE



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Smoked sausage and cheese mingle in this crowd-pleasing Italian penne pasta bake. Delizioso!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups uncooked penne pasta (about 10 ounces)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 cups milk
2 cups shredded Italian-style cheese blend (8 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  • While pasta is cooking, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour, salt, 1/2 tea-spoon Italian seasoning, the pepper and garlic. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat. Stir in Italian cheese blend and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Gently stir pasta and sausage into cheese sauce. Pour into ungreased 3-quart casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1050 mg

CHEESY SAUSAGE ROTINI CASSEROLE



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This is a recipe my mom often made for us and I've added some extra's to it. It is so convenient to have ingredients chopped ahead of time and throw everything together when ready to cook.

Provided by dancingchef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

450 g rotini pasta
1 cup broccoli, chopped
1 (796 ml) can diced tomatoes (do not drain!)
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
5 cooked Italian sausages, sliced (mild - hot depending on preference)
1 cup mushroom, cut into quarters
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup sliced white onion (I prefer sweet/vidalia)
1/4 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup soda cracker
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, add broccoli to water for last 3 minutes.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Toss the next 9 ingredients into the pasta mixture.
  • Also add 1 cup of the cheese to mixture and toss well.
  • Pour into a casserole dish greased with butter.
  • Top the casserole off by sprinkling rest of the cheese, soda crackers and parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in oven covered for 50 minutes, then bake an additional 10 minutes uncovered.
  • The leftovers freeze well.
  • We freeze individual containers to take to work for lunch and pop them in the microwave.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 862.9, Fat 43.2, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 108.9, Sodium 1948.7, Carbohydrate 76.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 41.7

QUICK & CHEESY SAUSAGE ROTINI



Quick & Cheesy Sausage Rotini image

This looks really great and easy! This would probably be pretty tasty with pepperonis or mini meatballs instead of the sausage! From kraftfoods.com

Provided by Radish4ever

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 lb Italian sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 onion, chopped
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on the package.
  • Meanwhile, cook sausage on medium-high for 10 minutes or until done in a large nonstick skillet. Add tomatoes, onions and dressing; cook 5 minute or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta. Toss wtih the sausage-tomato mixture and 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese and enjoy!

ROTINI CASSEROLE



Rotini Casserole image

This is great to prepare the night before, cover with plastic wrap, store in the frige and bake the next night after work. I don't remember where it came from and then of course it evolved as time passed. Before the computer, I didn't keep records, I kept notes, without a filing system.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups rotini pasta, cooked
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb Italian sausage (mix and match hot and mild to taste)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup butter, at room temperature
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 lbs low fat cottage cheese or 2 lbs ricotta cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
1/2 cup parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 f.
  • Cook pasta.
  • Brown Sausage in Olive Oil.
  • Drain on paper towel.
  • When pasta is done, drain.
  • don't rinse.
  • While Pasta is still hot stir in Cheddar, Butter, and 1 Egg.
  • Spread 1/2 of the Pasta mix in a large greased casserole dish.
  • Pour 1 cup of Spaghetti Sauce evenly over pasta mix.
  • Combine Cottage Cheese, 1 Egg, Salt, and Pepper.
  • Spread mixture evenly over casserole.
  • Spread Sausage evenly over cottage cheese mix.
  • Spread remaining Pasta mix over Sausage.
  • Pour 1 cup Spaghetti Sauce over Pasta mix.
  • Sprinkle Mozzarella on top.
  • Bake 50 min.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan on top, return to oven.
  • Bake 10 min. more
  • Remove, cover with loose foil tent, let rest 10 min.
  • Serve.
  • NOTE- If prepared the night before add 25 min, to the cooking time.
  • NOTE- Be sure the dish can stand the sudden tempertaure change.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.5, Fat 49.2, SaturatedFat 22.9, Cholesterol 171.2, Sodium 2090, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 9.3, Protein 50.1

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful casserole. A good combination is a sharp cheddar, a mild cheddar, and a Parmesan.
  • Cook the sausage thoroughly before adding it to the casserole. This will help to prevent the casserole from being greasy.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. It should be al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
  • Add vegetables to the casserole for a healthier meal. Good choices include broccoli, cauliflower, and zucchini.
  • Serve the casserole with a side salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Cheesy sausage rotini casserole is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover sausage and pasta. This casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Give it a try today!

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