Description
A comforting casserole with tender sausage, bell peppers, onions, and garlic, enveloped in rich marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked pasta (optional)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced bell peppers, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, roughly 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes to meld the flavors.
- If using pasta, fold in the cooked pasta until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until heated through.
- Serve hot, generously topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Consider using fresh herbs for added flavor. Letting the casserole sit for a few minutes after baking allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg