Three-Cheese Kielbasa Bake Recipe

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This hearty casserole takes advantage of garden-fresh vegetables and handy convenience items. "My aunt originally made this for family gatherings," notes Kate Beckman of Hemet, California. "Now I fix it any night of the week."

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Three-Cheese Kielbasa Bake Recipe
  • Prep: 55 min. Bake: 30 min.
  • Yield: 16-20 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 pounds kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Directions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown sausage in oil over medium heat; drain. Add the onions, zucchini, carrots and garlic; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain macaroni.
  • In each of two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes, layer a fourth of the macaroni and meat sauce. Combine egg and ricotta cheese; spoon a fourth over sauce. Sprinkle with a fourth of the cheddar and mozzarella. Repeat layers. Top with green onions.
  • Cool one casserole; cover and freeze for up to 2 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 2 casseroles (8-10 servings each).

    To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until heated through.

Originally published as Cheesy Kielbasa Bake in Quick Cooking July/August 2004, p50

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Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by Lisa94

I didn't have enough freezer space for the extra so made one, using the full jar of spaghetti sauce and leaving out the stewed tomatoes. I did double the ricotta mixture. It was very good and very filling!


Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2011 by dikurek

I liked this recipe a lot and that I could freeze one of the casseroles for a later date! I would probably increase the ricotta mixture as well since it was only enough to have a few tablespoons on each casserole.


Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2011 by ilybean

This was pretty good. It had veggies in it that I wouldn't normally at. When I make it again I will use twice as much ricotta cheese, though, because it wasn't really enough to create even layers.


Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2010 by jpehoski

My husband LOVES this dish, but he hates zucchini. He couldn't even tell there were so many vegetables in it. It reheats very well.

 
 
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