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Italian Sausage Macaroni Bake Recipe

"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."

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Italian Sausage Macaroni Bake Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3/4 pound Johnsonville® Ground Sausage
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup (4 ounces) 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

Directions

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. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 539 calories, 35 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 89 mg cholesterol, 1,371 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 28 g protein.

Originally published as Sausage Macaroni Bake in Quick Cooking March/April 2004, p43