I came up with this Sausage Alfredo Casserole out of desperation on how to use up a bunch of marked down sausage that I had in my freezer. I know it doesn’t look to pretty in the picture, but it tasted really good! It’s really easy to make, and only requires a few ingredients, so it keeps the cost way down. And the leftovers (if you have any!) freeze really well. You can substitute your favorite vegetables, and if you don’t like Alfredo, you can put in your favorite tomato based sauce!

TOTAL COST for 6 servings: $4.14 (packaged sauce) $5.13 (assuming $1.99 jarred sauce)

Ingredients

1 Package of Sweet Italian Sausage, uncooked
1 Package (or jar) of Alfredo Sauce (additional ingredients required to prepare)
1 Package of frozen Spinach
2 Squash, washed and diced

PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES

1. Bring water to boil, add sausage and when it starts to boil again, cook sausage for about 20 minutes or until fully cooked. (Temperature should be 165 degrees to be fully cooked). Cut sausage into slices and put aside.

2. Meanwhile, prepare your Alfredo Sauce according to package directions (if you aren’t using a premade jarred sauce).

3. In a skillet, add 2 tablespoons of margarine, and add squash and spinach. Saute for a few minutes, until vegetables are no longer frozen and starting to cook through. This takes about 10 minutes. Add prepared Alfredo Sauce to this mixture. *You can substitute tomato sauce if you prefer!

4. Add sliced sausage to mixture, and toss in some salt and pepper to taste. Then transfer to 13 x 9 inch pan (or a round casserole dish, leaving it uncovered). I use my 13 x 9 inch pan because I feel it cooks more evenly.