Best 7 Velveeta Italian Sausage Bake Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our tantalizing Velveeta Italian Sausage Bake. This delectable dish combines the richness of Velveeta cheese, the savory flavors of Italian sausage, and the comforting warmth of pasta. It's a symphony of flavors that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.

The recipe features a medley of ingredients that blend seamlessly to create a harmonious dish. Succulent Italian sausage, perfectly browned and infused with aromatic herbs, adds a burst of flavor that awakens your senses. Creamy Velveeta cheese, melted to perfection, envelops the pasta and sausage, creating a velvety and indulgent sauce. Tender pasta, cooked al dente, provides a satisfying texture that complements the other ingredients beautifully. With every bite, you'll relish the harmonious blend of flavors and textures that make this dish truly special.

In addition to the main recipe, we also offer variations to cater to different preferences. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, we present a meatless version that swaps out the Italian sausage for a combination of hearty vegetables. For those who love a touch of spice, we've included a spicy variation that incorporates diced jalapeños and a pinch of cayenne pepper, adding a piquant kick to the dish.

Whether you're a fan of classic comfort food or looking for a new and exciting culinary adventure, our Velveeta Italian Sausage Bake is sure to impress. With its rich flavors, indulgent textures, and customizable options, it's a dish that will become a family favorite in no time. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and content.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VELVEETA® ITALIAN SAUSAGE BAKE



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Experience a weeknight winner with our VELVEETA® Italian Sausage Bake. This Italian sausage bake is the quick route to a crowd-pleasing dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Pasta

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. Italian sausage
3 cups halved zucchini slices
1 red pepper, chopped
1 cup CLASSICO Fire Roasted Pizza Sauce
6 oz. VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, crumble sausage into large deep skillet; cook on medium-high heat until evenly browned, stirring occasionally. Drain; return sausage to skillet. Stir in vegetables and pizza sauce; cook 5 to 6 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta. Add to sausage mixture along with the VELVEETA; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 15 g

VELVEETA® SPICY SAUSAGE DIP



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A package of VELVEETA, a can of diced tomatoes and green chilies, and pork sausage. That's all you need to make this cheesy, crowd-pleasing dip.

Provided by VELVEETA Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     VELVEETA Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
½ pound breakfast pork sausage, cooked, drained
1 (10 ounce) can RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies, undrained

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients in microwaveable bowl.
  • Microwave on HIGH 5 minutes or until VELVEETA is completely melted, stirring after 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 15.2 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 309.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

KRAFT'S VELVEETA ITALIAN SAUSAGE BAKE



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I got this recipe from Kraft's Food and Family Cookbook. Nutritional Information: Serving Size: 1 1/3 cup Calories:390, Fat:21g, Sat Fat:10g, Chol:65mg, Sodium:1210mg, Carbs:29g, Fiber:3g, Sugars:8g, Protein:22g, Vit A:30%, Vit C:35%, Calcium:45%, Iron:15%

Provided by Krystal McDow

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 c penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb italian sausage
3 c halved zucchini slices
1 red pepper, chopped
8 oz pizza sauce
8 oz velveeta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1/2 lb)
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown sausage in large deep skillet on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to break up sausage. Drain; return sausage to skillet. Stir in zucchini, peppers and pizza sauce; cook 5-6 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Drain pasta. Add to sausage mixture with velveeta; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with parmesan.
  • 4. Bake 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
  • 5. Healthy Living: Trim 40 calories and 9g of fat per serving by preparing with extra-lean ground beef and 25 milk velveeta.

CHEESY VELVEETA SAUSAGE BAKE



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Concocted this tonight and it was an instant hit! We spoiled ourselves on our last day before dieting and let me tell ya, we won't be eating this again anytime soon!

Provided by Sam 3

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb honey garlic sausage
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 onion, finely diced
3 cups pasta
4 stalks celery, sliced
8 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product
1 cup pasta sauce
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (I use the kind mixed with herbs)

Steps:

  • Cut sausage into small bite sized pieces. Fry with onion and garlic until completely cooked.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta with a pinch of salt until fully cooked.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F In a greased 8 inch square pan, cover the bottom with the sausage mixture.
  • Top with sliced celery. Cut 4oz of Velveeta into small chunks and scatter over celery.
  • Top with 1/2 of cooked pasta. Cut remaining Velveeta and layer that and remaining pasta on top.
  • Spoon pasta sauce over noodles, making sure it covers all of the top (otherwise the pasta will dry out). Sprinkle with Parmesan. Bake for 20 minutes.

VELVEETA® ITALIAN SAUSAGE BAKE



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easy to make. did not modify. first time. would make again. served with garlic knots. may add more zucchini and pasta next time

Provided by Velveeta

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups penne pasta uncooked
1 pound italian sausage
3 cups zucchini halved, slices
1 red pepper chopped
8 ounces pizza sauce
1/2 pound Velveeta cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown sausage in large deep skillet on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to break up sausage. Drain; return sausage to skillet. Stir in zucchini, peppers and pizza sauce; cook 5 to 6 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta. Add to sausage mixture with VELVEETA; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with Parmesan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Cholesterol 65 milligrams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 900 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

MACARONI AND VELVEETA® WITH SMOKED SAUSAGE



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It's hard to believe you can make this Macaroni and VELVEETA with Smoked Sausage for six in just 20 minutes. (Hard to believe-but true!)

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1/2 lb. smoked sausage, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion s
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper s
6 oz. VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup milk
1/4 ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt and adding sausage, onions and bell peppers to the boiling water for the last 5 min.; drain. Return to pan.
  • Add remaining ingredients; cook and stir on low heat until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 700 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 15 g

VELVEETA® ITALIAN CHICKEN SPAGHETTI



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Make a new family favorite with this Velveeta® Italian Chicken Spaghetti. Featuring Italian-style stewed tomatoes, green peppers and any leftover chicken you might have on hand.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 lb. spaghetti, broken in half
1 onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (6 oz.) Italian-style tomato paste
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 cups chopped cooked chicken

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook and stir onions and peppers in Dutch oven or large deep skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 3 to 4 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in tomatoes, broth and tomato paste. Bring to boil; simmer on low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Add VELVEETA; cook 1 min. or until VELEETA is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently.
  • Drain spaghetti. Add to sauce in skillet along with the chicken; cook 2 to 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 1190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 24 g

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful dish, use a spicy Italian sausage.
  • If you don't have any Rotel tomatoes on hand, you can substitute a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies.
  • Be sure to cook the Italian sausage thoroughly before adding it to the casserole.
  • Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese for a gooey, cheesy topping.
  • Serve the casserole with a side of garlic bread or dinner rolls for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This Velveeta Italian Sausage Bake is a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. It's packed with flavor and cheesy goodness, and it's sure to be a hit at your next potluck or party. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying casserole, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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