Cheesy Kielbasa Bake Recipe

Name: Cheesy Kielbasa Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces small elbow macaroni; 2 lbs kielbasa or 2 lbs Polish sausage, halved legthwise and sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced; 2 medium carrots, grated; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese; 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated; 2 green onions, chopped

Servings: persons

12 ounces small elbow macaroni
2 lbs kielbasa or 2 lbs Polish sausage, halved legthwise and sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
2 medium carrots, grated
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 (15 ounce) carton ricotta cheese
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
2 green onions, chopped

1
Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and set aside.
2
Brown sausage in oil in a large skillet. Add onions, zucchini, carrots and garlic. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until crisp tender.
3
Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomatoes, bring to a boil, simmer uncovered 15 minutes.
4
In each of 2 greased 13x9x2 baking dishes, layer a fourth of the macaroni and meat sauce.
5
Combine the egg and ricotta cheese; spoon a fourth over the sauce and sprinkle with a fourth of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
6
Repeat the layers and top with the green onions.
7
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
8
Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
9
Serve one casserole.
10
Cool the second casserole; cover and freeze for up to 2 months.
11
Thaw frozen casserole in the refrigerator 24 hours and remove 30 minutes before baking.
12
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

599

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces small elbow macaroni, 2 lbs kielbasa or 2 lbs Polish sausage, halved legthwise and sliced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Kielbasa Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheesy Kielbasa Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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