ITALIAN SAUSAGE DIP RECIPES

Steps:

• In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is no longer pink; drain.
• Stir in 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, sugar, tomatoes and tomato sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 45 minutes or until slightly thickened.
• Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
• In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, remaining 1 tablespoon parsley and the oregano.
• Spread 1 cup of the sauce mixture in ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Top with 4 noodles. Spread 1 cup of the cheese mixture over noodles; spread with 1 cup of the sauce mixture. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 4 noodles, the remaining cheese mixture, 1 cup of the sauce mixture and 2/3 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Top with remaining noodles and sauce mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Cover; bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake about 15 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage, onion and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce.
• In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish, spread 1 cup of the sausage mixture. Arrange half of the ravioli on top; sprinkle with 1 cup of the Italian cheese. Top with remaining ravioli, sausage mixture and remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese.
• Cover with foil; bake 45 to 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove foil; bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
• To Freeze Baked Casserole: Cover baked casserole with foil, then in double layer of plastic wrap; label and freeze up to 3 months. To thaw and bake, thaw in refrigerator overnight or until completely thawed. Remove plastic wrap; leave foil cover on. Bake 50 to 65 minutes at 350°F until center is hot (165°F).