ITALIAN BAKE CASSEROLE
This casserole looks every bit as good it tastes! The aroma of the sausage and the onions, garlic and peppers all blended so well. My husband came into the kitchen and said it smelled like an Italian restaurant! I see this being a great recipe to take to a pot luck... everyone will love it!
Provided by Diane Taylor
Categories Casseroles
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In large skillet, cook Italian sausage until slices are no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
- 2. Remove sausage from the skillet and reserve about 2 tablespoons of the drippings.
- 3. In skillet, saute mushrooms, onions, bell pepper and garlic just under tender-crisp.
- 4. In large bowl, combine sausage, mushrooms, bell pepper mixture, stewed tomatoes, Italian seasoning.
- 5. Place a layer of pasta on the bottom of dish. Spoon mixture into a greased 3-quart or 9x13 baking dish. Add half of the mozzarella cheese and repeat layers.
- 6. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle remaining cheese over top of casserole and return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted on top.
- 7. Variation: I always use spaghetti sauce instead of the Italian stewed tomatoes and season to my taste. I cook the sausage, onions, peppers and add to the spaghetti sauce. The sauce is cooked for 4 to 5 hours in the crock-pot and then layered in a casserole or 9x13 baking dish. I tend to use 2 cups of cheese because we are cheese lovers. To change the taste I will vary the cheese with the shredded Italian blend cheese along with the mozzarella cheese. I cook this until the casserole is heated throughout and the cheese is bubbling and melted.
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JMK 7777
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Zion Zion
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a great make-ahead meal.
Shahzad Hanif
[email protected]This casserole is so cheesy and flavorful. I love the combination of pasta, cheese, and vegetables.
Carnage xXx Gaming
[email protected]This casserole is delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Carry Nafiz
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Zac Garbos
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a great make-ahead meal.
Zikhumbuze Mofokeng
[email protected]This casserole is so cheesy and flavorful. I love the combination of pasta, cheese, and vegetables.
Youngprincr Archer
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket.
Ernest Robinson
[email protected]This casserole is delicious and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Keatlegile DoubaMan
[email protected]I love this casserole! It's my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Angelka Ashraf
[email protected]This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
ihtasham haq
[email protected]I made this casserole for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone raved about it.
Dibora Kibrom
[email protected]This casserole is so cheesy and delicious. I love the crispy top.
Rawan Mamduoh
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover pasta. It's also a great dish to take to a potluck dinner.
QUEEN SAFIYO
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was easy to follow. It turned out great and my family loved it.
Jenessa Taylor
[email protected]This casserole is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta and vegetables, and it's always turned out great.
Caydon Meisenheimer
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Masrufa Muskan
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and it was a big hit with my kids.
Welekazi Ngaxa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of casseroles, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Justice Ansah
[email protected]This Italian bake casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. I especially loved the cheesy, bubbly top.