Italian sausage macaroni bake is a classic comfort food, one that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its combination of savory Italian sausage, tender macaroni, creamy cheese sauce, and flavorful seasonings, this dish is sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve at your next gathering, Italian sausage macaroni bake is a guaranteed hit. Explore our carefully curated collection of recipes and find the perfect one to suit your taste and skill level.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
MAKE AHEAD ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PASTA BAKE
This wonderful hearty, make ahead casserole really hits the spot. full of flavor, easy to make (and freeze) for those hectic or lazy days ahead.
Provided by CHILI SPICE
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut sausage into 1/2 inch chunks. I large skillet, brown sausage over medium-high heat, in batches and adding oil if necessary. Transfer sausage to a bowl.
- Pour off any fat from pan. Add onions, garlic and red pepper, cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in pasta sauce, tomato sauce, basil, oregano and fennel seeds; bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pan. Return sausage and any accumulated juices to pan; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until sausage is firm throughout.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta for 6 minutes, add spinach;cook for 1 minute. Drain well and return to pot. Add sausage mixture and provolone/mozzarella cheese; stir to combine well.
- Transfer to 2 greased 8-inch square baking dishes or 1 13x9-inch dish. Sprinkle with Asiago/parmesan cheese. Cover dish with greased foil, greased side down.
- To serve: Bake, covered with foil, in in 375 degree F. oven for 30 minutes or for 1 hour if from the refrigerator. This freezes beautifully (thaw in refrigerator before baking).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.6, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 17.7, Cholesterol 84.9, Sodium 2096.9, Carbohydrate 79.3, Fiber 12.5, Sugar 14.3, Protein 37.9
SAUSAGE MACARONI BAKE
Everyone's bound to want seconds of this satisfying Italian-style bake from Kelli Bucy of Red Oak, Iowa. Oregano seasons the pork sausage, macaroni and tomato sauce mixture that's topped with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. "It really hits the spot when you want a quick not-so-big-meal," Kelli suggests.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the green pepper, onion, oregano and pepper. Stir in tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Stir in macaroni and 2 tablespoons cheese. Transfer to an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 1174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE POLPETTINA & MACARONI BAKE
This big dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser - you can never make too much of this kind of food
Provided by John Torode
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the white sauce. Melt the butter in a medium pan, then stir in the flour. Keeping the heat high, whisk in the milk and bring to the boil, whisking until smooth and thickened. Season with a good pinch of salt and some pepper, then stir in most of the grated cheese and set aside, with the surface covered with cling film to stop if forming a skin.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based casserole or frying pan, then add the onions and garlic and a real good grind of black pepper and salt. Cook slowly and gently until the onions are soft but not coloured. Take half the mix out and mix with the breadcrumbs and milk in a large bowl. Using a slotted spoon, lift the rest of the onions out of the pan, leaving the oil behind, and set aside.
- Mix the mince and sausagemeat, chopped parsley and lots of salt and pepper into the breadcrumbs. Mix really well with your hands until the whole thing becomes pasty rather than lumpy. Shape into the size of ping-pong balls, then heat the pan again and brown the Simply serve with a fresh green salad balls in batches in the leftover onion oil. Remove the final batch, then return the reserved onions to the pan with the wine. Bubble over a high heat, scraping the bottom of the pan, then stir in the tomatoes and meatballs. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 mins. Can be made up to 2 days ahead or frozen.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and boil the macaroni according to pack instructions. Drain well, then mix with the meatball sauce. Tip into the largest ovenproof dish you have. Top with the white sauce (warm it a bit if it is slightly solid), then scatter with the remaining cheese. Bake for 35-40 mins until bubbling and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 881 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 1.75 milligram of sodium
ITALIAN SAUSAGE TORTELLINI BAKE
Delicious Italian tortellini dish will have you coming back for seconds.
Provided by Dave C
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Crumble sausage into the saucepan; add onion and green bell pepper. Cook and stir the sausage mixture until the sausage is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain grease.
- Pour marinara sauce and diced tomatoes over the sausage mixture; season with garlic powder and stir. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until the diced tomatoes break down into the sauce, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the frozen tortellini at a boil until they float to the top and the filling is hot, 6 to 7 minutes; drain.
- Gently fold the cooked tortellini into the simmering sauce; cook together another 5 minutes. Pour tortellini and sauce into a 13x9-inch baking dish; top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven until cheese is golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 1135.8 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
BAKED PENNE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE
This is a hearty, filling meal that's full of flavor!
Provided by SADIEQQ
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 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 place in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.1 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1714.1 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH SAUSAGE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
- Cook the macaroni in boiling salted water following package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, sauté the sausage, onion, and green bell pepper, stirring, until the sausage is no longer pink. Pour off excess fat.
- Add the flour and salt to the sausage mixture, blending well. Gradually add milk. Continue to cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened. Stir in the cooked and drained macaroni and 1 cup of the shredded Cheddar cheese.
- Transfer macaroni and sausage casserole mixture to the prepared casserole.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over sausage casserole and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 1014 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 35 g, ServingSize 1 casserole (4 to 6 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
SAUSAGE PASTA CASSEROLE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Brush a shallow 3-quart baking dish with olive oil. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until very al dente; you still want it to retain a little bite. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain well.
- Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the sausage and cook and crumble with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Add the onion and fennel; cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and season with salt. Bring to a simmer and add the cream. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water from the pasta. Turn up the heat to medium high and simmer rapidly to thicken the sauce and blend the flavors, about 10 minutes.
- Add the rigatoni and basil and toss to coat the pasta with the sauce. Remove from the heat and stir in half each of the mozzarella and parmesan. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan. Bake until browned and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE MACARONI BAKE
"Because we have three children who keep us busy, casseroles have been life-savers for me," notes Amber Zurbrugg of Alliance, Ohio. "This one especially appeals to me because it has a rich Italian flavor."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain macaroni., In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, sausage mixture, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, basil and pepper. , Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
MACARONI & HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE
A macaroni casserole is always welcome in most families. Use mild sausage or bratwurst if you prefer. I like a bit of spice so I like to add a couple of jalapenos chopped and perhaps some olives or some hot sauce. Make it as hot or as mild as you like. Good meal for those fall/winter days ahead. Serve with a green salad and crusty rolls and there's your meal.
Provided by Bergy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spray a skillet with oil, heat.
- Add sausage, cook until crumbly, break it up as you are cooking the sausage, pour off excess fat.
- Add mushrooms and onion, cook until tender.
- Turn sausage, mushrooms and onion into an oven proof dish (approx 9x13").
- Pour sherry into the skillet and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to scrape up the brown bits.
- Pour sherry over the sausage mixture.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, beef consommé, water and pasta.
- Bake in 375°F oven (covered) for 1 hour or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in sour cream (or cottage cheese).
- Sprinkle with parmesan and parsley.
- Serve.
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked Italian sausage. If using raw sausage, cook it thoroughly before adding it to the macaroni.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your macaroni bake. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the dish.
- Be sure to season the macaroni bake well. Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good choices.
- Top the macaroni bake with cheese before baking. This will give it a golden brown crust and make it extra cheesy.
- Let the macaroni bake cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to cut.
Conclusion:
Italian sausage macaroni bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover Italian sausage. With its simple ingredients and flavorful sauce, this macaroni bake is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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