Baked Macaroni with Italian Sausage and Peppers

This is one of my most favorite meals for dinner. It makes an entire 9x13 pan so it's perfect for company or lots of leftovers. Half it if that is too much for your family. -Jess



13.25 oz of whole wheat pasta (the Heartland variety comes in this size)
EVOO to saute with (extra-virgin olive oil)
2 cloves garlic minced
1 onion, chopped
2 green peppers diced
2 red peppers diced
2 T dried basil
4 cups spaghetti sauce (this is 2 glass jars worth)
1 lb italian or smoked sausage (pre-cooked) sliced thin (I like to double the meat)
2 cups shredded mozza. cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese


Cook the macaroni. Preheat the oven to 350. In a skillet, saute the garlic, onion, peppers and basil in EVOO. Add the sausage and spag. sauce and simmer 5 minutes. In a 9x13 pan, spread 1 cup of the sauce then 1/2 of the macaroni, 1/2 of the sauce, 1/2 of the mozz. cheese. Repeat the layers. On top sprinkle the parmesan cheese.

Bake for 25 minutes. Let stand 10 min. before serving.