Italian Sausage Bake Recipe

Name: Italian Sausage Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces ziti pasta (or similar pasta cooked according to package); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 12 ounces mild Italian sausage (I remove from casings); 1 teaspoon garlic, diced (I recommend 1 tsp but like garlic a lot so go with what you prefer); 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed (optional); 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 6 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional); 2 (15 ounce) containers of favorite pasta sauce; 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (fresh shredded works best) or 2 tablespoons romano cheese (fresh shredded works best)

Servings: persons

8 ounces ziti pasta (or similar pasta cooked according to package)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
12 ounces mild Italian sausage (I remove from casings)
1 teaspoon garlic, diced (I recommend 1 tsp but like garlic a lot so go with what you prefer)
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed (optional)
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
6 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional)
2 (15 ounce) containers of favorite pasta sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (fresh shredded works best) or 2 tablespoons romano cheese (fresh shredded works best)

1
Preheat oven to 400 F and grease 13x9-in baking dish.
2
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
3
Heat Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add onion and saute until slightly transparent.
5
Add sausage and cook stirring frequently to break up, cook until no longer pink.
6
Add garlic, fennel, Italian seasoning and mushrooms.
7
Stir frequently and cook until mushrooms are tender.
8
Add sauce, stirring to mix, cook until sauce is heated through. Remove from heat.
9
Add to prepared baking dish and sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and parmesan/romano cheese.
10
Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
11
Cool approximately 5 Minutes.
12
To freeze ahead prepare as above but do not bake.
13
Cover and freeze up to 2 months.
14
Thaw overnight in refrigerator.
15
Preheat oven to 400F and bake 25 to 35 minutes.

585

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces ziti pasta (or similar pasta cooked according to package), 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 onion, diced, 12 ounces mild Italian sausage (I remove from casings), and more.

Yes, Italian Sausage Bake falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Italian Sausage Bake

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