LAYERED ITALIAN CASSEROLE

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Categories     Pasta     Tomato     Dinner

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 oz. dried rotini or penne pasta
12 oz. sweet Italian sausage (casings removed) or ground beef
1 can (6 oz.) CONTADINA® Italian Paste with Roasted Garlic
1 can (14.5 oz.) CONTADINA® Recipe Ready Diced Tomatoes with
Italian Herbs
1 can (14.5 oz.) cut green Italian beans or cut green beans, drained
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary, crushed
1 carton (15 oz.) ricotta cheese
1 cup (4 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp. CONTADINA® Seasoned Italian Bread Crumbs
1 Tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, cook sausage in skillet until browned; drain off fat. Stir in tomato paste, undrained tomatoes, beans, rosemary and cooked pasta; heat through. Spread half the mixture in 2-quart casserole. Combine ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella and egg; spoon over sausage mixture. Spread remaining sausage mixture on top. Bake, covered, at 350F, 30 minutes. Combine bread crumbs and butter. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella; top with bread crumbs. Bake 5 minutes more to melt cheese. Let stand 5 minutes.

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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this casserole. It's a great way to use up leftover ingredients.


Kavira Tereza
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food.


Shah Md
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This casserole is a great way to feed a crowd. It's easy to make and always a hit.


Shamie Naks
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I tried this casserole for the first time last week and it was a huge success. My family loved it and I'll definitely be making it again.


Fridah Nkosi
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I'm not a huge fan of casseroles, but this one was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Durjoy Khan
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables.


Salman Malik
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I love how easy this casserole is to make. I can throw it together in no time and it's always a hit.


Sony Dell
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This casserole is absolutely delicious! The layers of pasta, cheese, and meat are perfect.


Maxitog23
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I've made this casserole several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect.


Mega Mid
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This casserole was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making it again.