SAUSAGE FETTUCCINE BAKE

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Rich and loaded with sausage, veggies and cheese, this family-pleasing dish will soon become a favorite. -Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds uncooked fettuccine
2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 large onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 jars (4-1/2 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
4 cups (1 pound) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup beef broth
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the sausage, onions and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomatoes, mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Drain fettuccine; stir into meat mixture. Transfer half of the sausage mixture to two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle each with 1 cup mozzarella cheese; top with remaining sausage mixture., In a small bowl, whisk soup and broth; spread over casseroles. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese., Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., To use frozen casserole: Remove from the freezer 30 minutes before baking (do not thaw). Cover and bake at 350° for 70 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 30g protein.