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15) Italian sausage, marinara, mozzarella, and tot bake

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 4 cups frozen tater tots about 32 oz
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper as needed
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brown sausage in a skillet with garlic until no pink; drain excess fat.
  2. Stir marinara, oregano, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt into the sausage. Simmer 3 minutes.
  3. Spread half the tots in a greased 9x13 pan. Spoon sausage sauce evenly over tots.
  4. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and half the Parmesan. Top with remaining tots.
  5. Add remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake 25–30 minutes until cheese melts and tots are golden.
  6. Let sit 5 minutes. Sprinkle basil before serving.