Pasta casserole with sausages
3 servings
20 minutes
Pasta casserole with sausages is a cozy dish rooted in Italian traditions of simple and hearty cuisine. The perfect union of pasta, aromatic tomato sauce, and tender sausages, complemented by butter and gooey cheese, creates a harmony of flavors. Each serving combines the softness of pasta, the spiciness of seasonings, and the richness of baked cheese. This dish is ideal for family dinners or cozy evenings with friends when you crave something delicious yet easy to prepare. The casserole delights with its tender texture and appetizing golden crust, while the addition of breadcrumbs adds a light crunch. Uncomplicated yet incredibly tasty – it brings warmth and comfort of Italian cuisine into every home.
1
Boil the pasta. This can be done in advance.
- Paste: 125 g
2
Then prepare the sauce. Sauté finely chopped onion in butter. When it is slightly browned, add 1 tablespoon of tomato puree diluted in 3 tablespoons of boiled water. Separately boil 2 sausages, chop them finely, and simmer with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Tomato puree: 1 tablespoon
- Sausages: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground red pepper: to taste
3
Grate hard cheese, like Swiss or Dutch, on a coarse grater.
- Cheese: 250 g
4
Grease the baking dish with butter (to prevent the casserole from burning, you can sprinkle the dish with breadcrumbs for extra safety) and layer in the pasta, sausage sauce, and plenty of grated cheese, alternating until all ingredients are used. Top with cheese.
- Butter: 30 g
5
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and bake the pasta for about 15 minutes.
- Cheese: 250 g