Sausage Macaroni Bake
Taste of Home
Everyone's bound to want seconds of this satisfying Italian-style bake from Kelli Bucy of Massena, Iowa. Oregano seasons the pork sausage, macaroni and tomato sauce mixture that's topped with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. "It really hits the spot when you want a quick not-so-big-meal," Kelli suggests.
SERVINGS: 2
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Directions:
Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the green pepper, onion, oregano and pepper. Stir in tomato sauce and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
Stir in macaroni and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese. Transfer to an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Yield: 2 servings.