Jim's marzetti

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6ouncesTomato paste
1Large can tomatoes, diced or 3 large fresh tomatoes
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonSugar
1poundsBulk Italian Sausage
1smallCan mushrooms
1Green pepper, chopped
1cupMinced onions
1tablespoonButter
2Cloves garlic, smashed
4ouncesGrated Parmesan cheese
8ouncesNoodles, cooked al dente

Directions

In a large skillet, fry up sausage. Drain, soak up extra grease by putting between paper towels.

Melt butter in the same skillet and saute mushrooms, green pepper onions and garlic, until tender.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In large casserole bowl or pan, combine tomato paste, tomatoes, salt, sugar, and ½ of the Parmesan cheese.

Add sausage, vegetable mixture and cooked noodles to tomato mixture and stir to combine. (If mixture is too thick, add a small amount of water or tomato juice) Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake an additional 5-10 minutes.

Source: Omalia Cooking School - "Company's Coming Casseroles" - Virgene Kilbourn Instructor

Typos by Jim Kirk - captain@... Note: This dish was made by Virgene's mom when she was just a kid.

Virgene's mom came over from Italy when she was in her 20's. It was a recipe handed down in her family for years.

Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V4 #258 by Jim Kirk <captain@...> on Sep 30, 1997