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Potluck Sausage Casserole

Name: Potluck Sausage Casserole
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced; 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 jar (14 ounces) pasta sauce with meat; 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; Minced fresh parsley, optional

4 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + standing

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023

Whenever my husband digs in to this pasta casserole full of Italian sausage and veggies, he gets a big smile on his face. I love that! —Jane Davis, Marion, Indiana

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 jar (14 ounces) pasta sauce with meat
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente; drain and transfer to greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain and remove from pan.
In same skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot, oregano, salt and pepper; cook and stir 5 minutes. Add zucchini, mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir 6-8 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in tomato sauce, pasta sauce and sausage; pour over pasta. Sprinkle with cheese (dish will be full). Cover casserole with a piece of foil coated with cooking spray. Bake 10 minutes. Uncover; bake until golden brown and cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes longer. If desired, sprinkle with fresh parsley. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 408 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 1104mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 18g protein.

Potluck Sausage Casserole

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