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Sausage Macaroni Bake

By: Amber Zurbrugg 
"'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.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by ZeeAnne   view full review
Hey I had 3 boxes of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese on hand so I started with that. I cooked up a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2008 by Sarah   view full review
This tasted like a Lasagna, except it was much easier and quicker to make. One time I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2007 by Nomadic Missy   view full review
I substituted some leftover spaghetti sauce for the tomato sauce (maybe 1 1/2 cups) and our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2007 by LOML   view full review
This was terrific. I added a tsp. of red pepper flakes and 1 tsp. of Italian seasonings to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2009 by amyls1   view full review
This was good. I used whole wheat penne, 2 links of mild italian sausage, 2 links of sweet...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by N Bannister   view full review
This was easy to make and everyone in my family enjoyed it. I wasn't sure what "bulk" sausage...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2011 by judymcc   view full review
Yummy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2010 by Angel   view full review
Love this the way it is, but next time will add more sauce and diced tomatoes! Yum!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by LCURT   view full review
I had these ingredients on-hand so I went for it. It tasted pretty good, just a little too cheesy.

 

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