19 Pasta Cheese Italian Sausage Casserole Recipe Experience Culinary Bliss Now!

Ingredients:

For the casserole:

• 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup sliced green olives
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the topping:

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large pot, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. In a separate pan, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up into small pieces until fully cooked. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooked sausage, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, black olives, green olives, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
5. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, parmesan cheese, and sliced almonds. Sprinkle this mixture over the top of the casserole.
7. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
8. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
9. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving and enjoy!