Festival Sausage Bake

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 35 Min

Festival Sausage Bake is huge and hearty. Its large portions and smorgasbord of ingredients will remind you of the big pasta bakes your mom used to make.

What You'll Need

1 pound rigatoni pasta
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 pound hot Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 medium-sized onions, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 (26-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage, peppers, onions, and garlic, and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until sausage is cooked through and peppers and onions are tender, stirring occasionally.
Drain sausage mixture, and place in a large bowl. Add pasta, spaghetti sauce, and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Pour into a 9" x 13" baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake 20 minutes.
Remove foil; sprinkle sausage bake with mozzarella cheese then bake 10 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Notes

If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out Easy Pasta Bake Recipes: 24 Ultimate Pasta Casseroles.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 1,031
Calories from Fat 298
Total Fat 33g 51 %
Saturated Fat 12g 58 %
Trans Fat 0.0g 0 %
Protein 51g 103 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 73mg 24 %
Sodium 3,201mg 133 %
Total Carbohydrates 130g 43 %
Dietary Fiber 6.4g 26 %
Sugars 26g 0 %

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Cowboy Chef Jeff

Jan 30, 2019

I made this for dinner last night and it was very good. The sausages were a different take from other baked ziti recipes I have had. I took leftovers to work for lunch the next day.

Denise L

Mar 04, 2015

I had to cut this in half, only two of us, I should have made the big batch and freeze one. Next time. But dontcha' know I used full cheese. Outstanding!

leesanicosia 03947 61

Sep 11, 2013

Made this tonight. Husband was loving just the smell when he walked in from work. It was delicious. NOTE, the amount it makes serves more like 8 people, or 4 Italians (lol)

lynngardner14 9759 735

Apr 23, 2013

Do you cook the pasta first