ITALIAN SAUSAGE MACARONI BAKE

Italian Sausage Macaroni Bake image

"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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

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., 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° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.