Description
A comforting and hearty casserole packed with bold flavors from Italian sausage, bell peppers, and mozzarella cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (spicy or sweet)
- 2 cups bell peppers (mixed red, yellow, green), chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (or Parmesan)
- 2 cups cooked pasta of your choice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the sliced sausage for about 5-7 minutes until nicely cooked.
- Add the chopped bell peppers and onion, and sauté for another 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in the minced garlic and canned tomatoes; allow the mixture to simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Combine with shredded cheese if desired for an extra cheesy delight.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. If you like, top with additional cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the casserole is bubbly and golden on top.
Notes
This casserole is easily adaptable; you can add pasta for extra carbs or tweak the ingredients to suit your taste. Enjoy with garlic bread, a side salad, and a glass of red wine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg