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Cheesy Kielbasa Casserole

Cheesy Kielbasa Casserole

Kurt
spices at all! Just kielbasa, vegetables, pasta, and cheese. Comfort food, through and through. (I did promise Debbie that I would make a spiced-up version of this for her someday!)
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Oven Temp 350°F
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 x 2 casseroles
Calories 314 kcal

Special Equipment Needed

  • Box grater or food processor
  • Large skillet or stock pot
  • 2 9x13 baking pans

Ingredients
 

  • 2 (16-ounce) packages elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 pounds kielbasa halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini quartered and sliced
  • 2 medium carrots grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 (26-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8-ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 (16-ounce) carton ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Cheddar Jack cheese shredded
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the over to 350°F.
  • Cook the macaroni to al dente according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
    2 (16-ounce) packages elbow macaroni
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the kielbasa and sauté for about 5 minutes, until it starts to brown.
    2 pounds kielbasa, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add the onions, zucchini, carrots and garlic. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
    2 medium onions, 2 medium zucchini, 2 medium carrots, 1 teaspoon garlic
  • Stir in the spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste and bring the skillet to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
    1 (26-ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1 (8-ounce) can tomato paste
  • Combine the eggs and ricotta cheese in a bowl and mix well.
    2 eggs, 1 (16-ounce) carton ricotta cheese
  • Spray two 9x13 baking pans with cooking oil spray. Layer a fourth of the macaroni in each pan, followed by a fourth of the kielbasa and vegetable sauce, a fourth of the ricotta cheese, and a fourth of the Cheddar Jack and mozzarella cheeses. Repeat the same layers, and sprinkle the green onions over the top.
    2 cups Cheddar Jack cheese, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 2 green onions
  • Put one casserole in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Let the second casserole cool to room temperature. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months.

To Use the Frozen Casserole

  • Thaw the casserole in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours. Remove it from the refrigerator a couple of hours before baking. Bake at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 16gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 694mgPotassium: 278mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1606IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 1mg

THIS RECIPE IS FROM

The Spice of Your Life - https://thespiceofyourlife.com

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