Cheesy Kielbasa Bake Recipe

Cheesy Kielbasa Bake Recipe

  • 12 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 pounds kielbasa (Polish) sausage, halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, grated
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. In a large skillet, brown the sausage in oil over medium heat. Add the onions, zucchini, carrots and garlic; cook and stir for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in spaghetti sauce and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  2. In each of two greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dishes, layer a fourth of the macaroni and meat sauce. Combine the egg and ricotta cheese; spoon a fourth over sauce. Sprinkle with a fourth of the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
  3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve one casserole. Cool second casserole; cover and freeze for up to 2 months.
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