Three-Cheese Kielbasa Bake

Name: Three-Cheese Kielbasa Bake
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 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 2 cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese; 2 green onions, chopped

14 ingredients

5 steps

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 large egg, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
2 green onions, chopped

Directions

1

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.
2

Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain macaroni.
3

In a small bowl, combine egg and ricotta cheese. In each of two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, layer a fourth of each of the following: macaroni, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, cheddar and mozzarella. Repeat layers. Top with green onions.
4

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.
5

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.