Post by MarieAlice on May 24, 2003 9:15:31 GMT -6
Macaroni & Sausage Bake
After you've browned the sausage, you're only a half hour away from sitting down to eat this macaroni and sausage bake.
1 1/2-pounds mild or spicy Italian style sausages
6-ounces lumache, wheels or other medium-size pasta
Boiling salted water
1-cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1-tsp each oregano leaves and dry basil
1/2-tsp each salt and pepper
Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne)
1-package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1/2-cup milk
Remove and discard sausage casings. Crumble sausage into a wide frying pan and cook over medium heat until browned (about 6 minutes). Drain and set aside. Following package directions, cook pasta in a large kettle or boiling salted water until al dente, then drain. Turn into a large bowl and add sausage, 3/4 cup of the cheese, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper, peas and milk. Toss lightly to blend ingredients then turn into a shallow, greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate until next day. Bake, covered in a 350ยบ oven for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Makes 6 servings.
After you've browned the sausage, you're only a half hour away from sitting down to eat this macaroni and sausage bake.
1 1/2-pounds mild or spicy Italian style sausages
6-ounces lumache, wheels or other medium-size pasta
Boiling salted water
1-cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1-tsp each oregano leaves and dry basil
1/2-tsp each salt and pepper
Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne)
1-package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1/2-cup milk
Remove and discard sausage casings. Crumble sausage into a wide frying pan and cook over medium heat until browned (about 6 minutes). Drain and set aside. Following package directions, cook pasta in a large kettle or boiling salted water until al dente, then drain. Turn into a large bowl and add sausage, 3/4 cup of the cheese, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper, peas and milk. Toss lightly to blend ingredients then turn into a shallow, greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. If made ahead, cover and refrigerate until next day. Bake, covered in a 350ยบ oven for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 to 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Makes 6 servings.