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
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
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
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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