Cheesy Sausage Rotini Casserole
Treat your family to the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Sausage Rotini Casserole, a hearty oven-baked dish loaded with bold Italian flavors. Perfectly al dente rotini pasta is smothered in a creamy marinara sauce infused with the savory richness of browned Italian sausage, sautéed onions, and garlic. This easy weeknight dinner is layered with a divine trio of gooey melted cheeses—mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan—for a golden, bubbly finish. Elevated with hints of Italian seasoning and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle kick, this casserole is a crowd-pleaser that’s ready in just under an hour. Garnish with fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous touch, and serve this cheesy pasta bake hot for a satisfying meal the whole family will devour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Rotini pasta
- 1 lb Ground Italian sausage
- 1 Yellow onion, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning
- 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 7-8 minutes.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet with the sausage. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the marinara sauce, heavy cream, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rotini pasta with the sausage sauce. Mix until the pasta is evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the top of the casserole with the remaining mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 332.0 g | 426% | |
| Saturated Fat | 160.9 g | 804% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 924 mg | 308% | |
| Sodium | 10046 mg | 437% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 310.0 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 234.7 g | 469% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3668 mg | 282% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 2323 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
