Classic Hearty Italian Noodle Casserole Recipe

Hearty Noodle Casserole

YIELD Makes 4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed 1 jar (26-1/2 ounces) pasta sauce 1 pint (16 ounces) ricotta or cottage cheese 1 package (12 ounces) extra wide egg noodles, cooked 1 package (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

PREPARATION:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brown sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat stirring to break up meat. Drain fat.
2. Combine sauce, sausage, ricotta cheese, noodles, half the mozzarella cheese, mushrooms and bell pepper in large bowl. Spoon into 3-quart or 13X9-inch baking pan. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
3. Bake, uncovered, about 25 minutes or until heated through.

This recipe appears in: Pasta