Description

This Sausage and Brussels Sprouts Casserole is a hearty, flavor-packed dinner option that brings together Italian sausage, caramelized Brussels sprouts, and creamy pasta in one bubbling, cheesy bake. With a garlicky cream sauce, fresh sage, lemon zest, and a golden breadcrumb topping, it’s the kind of comfort food that’s perfect for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings. A must-try for fans of healthy recipes, quick and easy dinner recipes with ground beef or sausage, and those looking for simple high protein meals.

Ingredients

1 package (12 oz) No Yolks® Extra Broad Noodles
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 pound mild or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 ounces Brussels sprouts, outer layer removed and thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage, divided
1/2 cup white wine (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 cups whole milk
Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
1 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F with a rack in the middle.
Cook pasta according to package directions, but 1–2 minutes less (almost al dente). Drain and reserve ⅓ cup pasta water.
In a large sauté pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Brown the sausage for 5–8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat and set sausage aside.
Return pan to medium heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and butter. Once melted, add Brussels sprouts. Cook for 5–6 minutes, until starting to caramelize.
Stir in garlic and 1 tbsp sage. Optional: deglaze with white wine and scrape up browned bits.
Season with salt and pepper. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in cream and milk. Cook for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
Turn off heat. Stir in sausage, lemon juice and zest, salt, pepper, and ½ cup parmesan.
Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid. Stir until combined.
Transfer to greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, remaining parmesan, 1 tbsp sage, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Sprinkle over casserole.
Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use spicy sausage for extra heat or swap with ground chicken/turkey for a leaner option.
Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated—just bake a bit longer.

For a gluten-free version, use GF pasta and GF breadcrumbs.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 530
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 80mg