Upside-Down Fettuccine Bake

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

This is different! Prep time includes browning the sausage.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ lb Italian sausage , casing removed
• 1 onion , chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes , optional
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes , drained
• salt and pepper
• ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese , divided (can use more)
• 8 ounces hot cooked fettuccine
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 eggs , slightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons butter , melted
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• chopped fresh parsley
• parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large oven-proof skillet brown the sausage; drain fat.
3. Add in the chopped onion, garlic, oregano and dryed chili flakes (if using); cook until tender.
4. Stir in tomatoes, breaking them up with a fork slightly; bring to a boil, then season with salt and pepper.
5. Simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Stir in Mozzarella cheese.
7. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, or more, if desired over tomato mixture (do not mix in).
8. In a bowl mix together, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 3 eggs, melted butter, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
9. Toss the noodles with the egg/Parmesan mixture.
10. Spread the noodle mixture over Parmesan cheese in the skillet.
11. Place in a 350 degree oven and bake for 25 minutes.
12. Invert (turn over) onto a serving plate.
13. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
14. Cut into wedges OR squares and serve.
15. Note: this recipe may be made with ground beef instread of Italian sausage.

Reviews

[Kit^..^ty Of Canada]

I used a large deep pie dish to assemble the recipe for the oven. This makes a lot & in my family of 3 was served for a second night. The presentation looks very nice cut & I served it with a salad. Would be a great addition to the buffet table or having guests for lunch.

[Bev]

Mmmmm! This is soooo good! (I love writing my reviews while I am still eating the recipe!) The spices in this are well balanced with the cheeses, tomatoes and noodles. I made this using spicy Italian sausage, which for me proved to be just right. I also used provolone cheese in place of the mozzarella which worked perfectly. Otherwise, I followed Kitten's directions for the perfect dish : ) Kittencal is right, this one is a must try! Thanks, Kittencal, for another great recipe!