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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Chrisann Holman
[email protected]Overall, this is a good recipe for a quick and easy meal. It's not the most flavorful casserole I've ever had, but it's still tasty.
GAMER OVI
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too salty for my taste.
Hridoy Sarkar
[email protected]I'm not sure why this recipe is called 'Italian'. It doesn't taste anything like Italian food.
Azom Ruhul
[email protected]This casserole is a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables.
Shajan Mdd
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but this casserole was surprisingly delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Faysa Khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to double or triple the recipe to feed a large group.
MEERU USAMA
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Daniels Pranks
[email protected]This casserole is cheesy, gooey, and delicious. It's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
Richard Murat
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.
Jorge Carvajal
[email protected]This is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.
Meeks Stayz Smiling Sims75
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Qudoos Mughal
[email protected]Overall, this is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's hearty and satisfying, and the leftovers are even better the next day.
Iryna Bondar
[email protected]I found this recipe to be too complicated. There were too many ingredients and steps involved.
TankDogg2012
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Gsh Hsh
[email protected]This is my new go-to casserole recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I've even started experimenting with different ingredients, like adding broccoli or kale.
Brian Shaw
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it and even my picky kids ate it without complaint. The casserole was creamy, cheesy, and flavorful.
Thandeka Ngilande
[email protected]This Italian Bake Casserole recipe is a total winner! It's easy to make and packed with flavor. The combination of pasta, cheese, and sausage is always a hit, and the addition of spinach and mushrooms makes it even more delicious.