Broiled Italian Sausage and Cabbage Casserole

Ingredients

- 1 medium green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 pound Italian sausage, removed from casings
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

1. Prep the Ingredients:
Preheat the broiler to high.

2. Brown the Sausage:
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook until it is browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.

3. Sauté the Garlic and Cabbage:
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the sliced cabbage, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. Assemble the Casserole:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked sausage, sautéed cabbage, and garlic. Stir in the marinara sauce until everything is evenly coated.

5. Layer the Ingredients:
Spread half of the sausage and cabbage mixture into a large casserole dish. Dollop half of the ricotta cheese evenly over the mixture, and then sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Add the remaining sausage and cabbage mixture, repeating with the remaining ricotta and mozzarella cheese on top.

6. Broil the Casserole:
Place the casserole dish under the broiler. Broil for 4–6 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.

7. Serve and Enjoy:
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Drizzle with olive oil before serving for added flavor. Enjoy as a hearty dinner.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT15M
15 minutes

- Cooking Time: PT20M
20 minutes

Total Time

- PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Italian sausage
- Green cabbage
- Broiled casserole
- Marinara sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Ricotta
- Easy dinner
- Family meal
- Cabbage and sausage
- Cheesy casserole

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1,600 calories

#ItalianDinner #CheesyCasserole #SausageCabbage #BroiledRecipes #ComfortFood