Harvest Veggie and Sausage Bake

Ingredients

• 10 oz Italian sausage (hot or mild) removed from casings
• ½ cup shallots, diced
• 4 cups assorted veggies, chopped and lightly seasoned with salt and pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups light cream
• 2 cups parmesan cheese
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp salt
• fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1 lb pasta, cooked just under al dente

 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350º.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage until browned. Drain fat from meat and reserve 2 Tbsp of fat.
3. Saute shallots in reserved fat over medium-high heat until translucent. Add veggies and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for two more minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine ricotta, cream, parmesan cheese, eggs, salt and pepper. Stir to incorporate. Add cooked pasta and veggies. Stir to coat.
5. Pour into a 9×13 baker and bake in a 350º oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden.

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