Macaroni Casserole

Source: “wolfitdown” - Chef2Chef forum member, Dean from Florida

"We had this last night and it jogged the hazy memory banks."

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni
3/4 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
8 ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated, 4 ounces
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, 2 ounces

Preparation:

Cook macaroni according to package directions, being careful not to
overcook.

In the meantime, crumble the Italian sausage (hot, sweet or a
combination) into a large, heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat until
browned, about ten minutes. Pour off some of the fat, leaving 1 to 2
tablespoons.

Stir in the onion, pepper and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, until
onion is soft. Add the oregano, basil, salt and pepper, tomato sauce,
parsley, cooked macaroni, mozzarella. and 1/4 cup of the parmesan
cheese. Mix well.

Spoon mixture into a 2-quart casserole; Sprinkle with remaining
parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot.