Low Carb Macaroni and Sausage Casserole

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Aug. 10, 2012

Low carb macaroni? Yes! This delicious dish is made with low carb shirataki noodles.

Ingredients

Tofu shirataki macaroni 2 Pound
Italian sausage meat 6 Ounce
Small onion 1/2 Small
Green bell pepper 1/2
Salt 1/2 Teaspoon
Dried basil 1/2 Teaspoon
Dried parsley 1/2 Teaspoon
Tomato sauce 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)
Mild cheddar cheese 1/2 Cup (8 tbs)
Ricotta cheese 2 Tablespoon
Mexican cheese 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) , shredded ((for topping))
Cheese 2 Tablespoon ((for garnishing))

Directions

GETTING READY

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Strain macaroni/pasta in a strainer and wash with running water.

3. Boil water in a pan, add noodles and let boil for 3 minutes.

4. Strain pasta with the help of strainer. Keep aside.

MAKING

5. In a pan put sausages meat and stir fry for few minutes.

6. Add onion and cook for 4 minutes.

7. Put in pepper, garlic and season with parsley and basil.

8. Pour in tomato sauce over the mixure.

9. Add ricotta cheese and cheddar cheese.

10. Add pasta to the mixture and combine.

FINALIZING

11. Transfer pasta in a serving tray, sprinkle some cheese and bake for a few minutes.

SERVING

12. Garnish casserole with shredded cheese and serve hot.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 2

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 621Calories from Fat 391

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 44 g67.7%

Saturated Fat 19 g95%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 1625 mg67.71%

Total Carbohydrates 24 g8%

Dietary Fiber 10 g40%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 33 g66%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet