Zesty Italian Casserole Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• 2. Brown meat and onion together; drain fat, then return to pan.
• 3. Stir in tomato sauce and spaghetti sauce mix until well blended. Heat over medium heat until hot and bubbly. Spread meat mixture into 13x9 inch baking dish.
• 4. Combine mozzarella cheese and sour cream. Spread mixture over the top of the meat mixture.
• 5. Separate crescent rolls into triangles and place over meat and cheese mixture. Squeeze margarine over rolls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• 6. Bake for 18=25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve.

Steps:

• Combine rice and water In a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic in oil until tender. In a medium bowl, combine chile peppers, salsa, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cottage cheese, corn, chili, and cooked rice. Stir this mixture in with the onions and peppers. Cook until heated through. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish, and top with chips and cheese. Use more or less cheese to taste.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Steps:

• Brown meat and onions, then drain. Stir in spaghetti mix and tomato sauce. Combine cheese and sour cream. Pour hot meat mixture into 9x13" greased baking dish.
• Spoon cheese mixture over the top. Seperate rolls into two rectangles and place on top.
• Combine parmesan cheese and butter and crumb evenly over dough.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 18-25 minutes.
• Great served with French bread and a salad.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In large skillet, brown beef and onion then drain.
• Return meat to pan; add spaghetti sauce.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine mozzarella cheese and sour cream.
• Pour hot meat into an ungreased 12 x 8 inch dish.
• Spoon cheese mixture over meat.
• Unroll crescent roll dough over the top of the mixture.
• Mix parmesan cheese and butter together, then spread over the top of the dough.
• Bake 18-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta to package directions and drain. Heat olive oil in small skillet. Sauté onions and garlic for about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté an additional 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Mix in tuna, tomatoes, red peppers, pasta and 1/4 cup of cheese. Spoon into small baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with additional cheese and return to oven for another 5 minutes to melt cheese.