Name: Italian Sausage Polpettina & Macaroni Bake Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz macaroni; 1 lb Italian sausage; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 cup marinara sauce; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Salt and pepper to taste

How To Make Italian Sausage Polpettina & Macaroni Bake

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Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz macaroni
1 lb Italian sausage
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
In a skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, sautéed onion and garlic, marinara sauce, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Mix well and form small meatballs from the mixture.
Place the meatballs in the prepared baking dish and pour the marinara sauce over them.
Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve the Italian Sausage Polpettina & Macaroni Bake hot and enjoy!