Zesty Italian Casserole Recipes

ZESTY ITALIAN TUNA CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4.7/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta to package directions and drain. Heat olive oil in small skillet. Sauté onions and garlic for about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté an additional 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Mix in tuna, tomatoes, red peppers, pasta and 1/4 cup of cheese. Spoon into small baking dish and bake for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with additional cheese and return to oven for another 5 minutes to melt cheese.

ZESTY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place rice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with the broccoli, onion, celery, parsley and salt. Arrange chicken over vegetables. , In a large saucepan, combine the soup, water, cheese sauce, salad dressing and milk. Cook and stir until cheese sauce is melted and mixture is smooth. Pour over chicken. , Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°. Garnish with red currants if desired.

ZESTY ITALIAN CRESCENT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In large skillet, brown beef and onion then drain.
• Return meat to pan; add spaghetti sauce.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine mozzarella cheese and sour cream.
• Pour hot meat into an ungreased 12 x 8 inch dish.
• Spoon cheese mixture over meat.
• Unroll crescent roll dough over the top of the mixture.
• Mix parmesan cheese and butter together, then spread over the top of the dough.
• Bake 18-25 minutes or until golden brown.

ZESTY ITALIAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Brown meat and onions, then drain. Stir in spaghetti mix and tomato sauce. Combine cheese and sour cream. Pour hot meat mixture into 9x13" greased baking dish.
• Spoon cheese mixture over the top. Seperate rolls into two rectangles and place on top.
• Combine parmesan cheese and butter and crumb evenly over dough.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 18-25 minutes.
• Great served with French bread and a salad.

ZESTY TACO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine rice and water In a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic in oil until tender. In a medium bowl, combine chile peppers, salsa, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cottage cheese, corn, chili, and cooked rice. Stir this mixture in with the onions and peppers. Cook until heated through. Transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish, and top with chips and cheese. Use more or less cheese to taste.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.

ZESTY ITALIAN CRESCENT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Stir in pasta sauce; cook until thoroughly heated.
• Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine mozzarella cheese and sour cream; mix well.
• Pour hot beef mixture into ungreased 9 1/2 or 10-inch glass deep-dish pie pan or 11x7-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon cheese mixture over beef mixture.
• Unroll dough over cheese mixture. (If using pie pan, separate dough into 8 triangles; arrange points toward center over cheese mixture, crimping outside edges if necessary.) In small bowl, mix Parmesan cheese and butter. Spread evenly over dough.
• Bake at 375 degrees F. for 18 to 25 minutes or until deep golden brown.