Sausage Macaroni Bake

 

This is a meal that is super quick and easy that your family will love.  We like to use the spicy or hot sausage, but you can use any sausage you like best. We use a cast iron skillet to cook and bake the meal in.  It cuts down on the amount of dishes that have to be done. Of course, you can transfer the meal to an ungreased baking dish if you rather for presentation.    

Ingredients 

1 c. uncooked elbow macaroni
1 lb. spicy pork sausage
1 sweet pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped 
1/2 tsp. dried oregano 
1/4 tsp. pepper 
1 (16 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 c. water 
8 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions 

Preheat oven to 350°.  

Bring a pot of water to boil and then add the macaroni.  Cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.  

In a large cast iron skillet, cook the sausage, onion, and sweet pepper until the sausage is no longer pink and the vegetables are softened.  Drain away excess fat. 

Stir in oregano, pepper, tomato sauce and water.  Bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer uncovered for approximately 5 minutes. 

Stir in the cooked macaroni and 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.  

Sprinkle the top with the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly.