ITALIAN SAUSAGE LASAGNA CASSEROLE

Italian Sausage Lasagna Casserole image

This rich casserole has all the flavor of lasagna, including Italian sausage, ricotta cheese and tomato sauce. Plus, it's made with easy-prep penne pasta.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Dairy

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. Italian sausage
1 onion, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Tomato and Basil Pasta Sauce
1 egg, beaten
1 container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F.
Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, brown sausage with onions, peppers and garlic in large skillet; drain.
Drain pasta. Add sausage mixture and pasta sauce; mix lightly. Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Mix egg, ricotta and 1 cup shredded cheese until blended. Drop tablespoonfuls over pasta mixture in dish. Sprinkle with remaining shredded cheese.
Bake 35 to 40 min. or until heated through. Let stand 10 min. before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 22 g